Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V573000 Reported December 28, 2005

Entrance steps/kwikee

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Structure · 193 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V573000
Manufacturer Campaign
100
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
193
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 28, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.

Safety Consequence

The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 23, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V573000 or campaign 100.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V573000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V573000?

NHTSA recall 05V573000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on December 28, 2005. It addresses: Entrance steps/kwikee. The recall affects approximately 193 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V573000 or the manufacturer campaign number 100. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.