Winnebago is recalling 297 of its 2015-16 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Newmar is recalling 119 units from its 2007-08 Mountain Aire, Essex and Dutch Star motorhomes. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Newmar will notfy owners, and Spartan dealers will check the wheel end bearings for appropriate end-play, replacing them as necessary. The recall is expected to begin on Dec. 11. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Newmar's recall number is 15V-548.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 503 units from its 2009-11 Four Winds Hurricane and Windsport, 2009-10 Four Winds Mandalay, 2010 Four Winds Magellan, and 2010-11 Four Winds Serrano motorhomes.
The affected vehicles are wired to be powered by a generator and are equipped with an Iota ITS-50R transfer switch that may fail when exposed to elevated electrical loads and used in higher ambient temperatures.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Iota ITS-50R transfer switch with a transfer switch from another manufacturer. The recall is expected to begin November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-855-2867. Thor's number for this recall is RC000106.