Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V216000 Reported May 14, 2008

Crankshaft sensor/sprinter

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 114 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V216000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
114
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 14, 2008

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling 114 my 2008 view, my 2009 era, and my 2008 itasca navion class c motor homes built on sprinter chassis and equipped with 3.0l diesel engines. The crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor.

Safety Consequence

This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor. when this happens, affected vehicles may lose power. this could result in the vehicle becoming immediately inoperable increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Sprinter is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07v594). dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor free of charge. owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

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 08V216000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V216000

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

What is recall 08V216000?

NHTSA recall 08V216000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on May 14, 2008. It addresses: Crankshaft sensor/sprinter. The recall affects approximately 114 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V216000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.