Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V419000 Reported August 12, 2008

Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · N/A · 31 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V419000
Manufacturer Campaign
120
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2008

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Safety Consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action

Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 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 08V419000 or campaign 120.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V419000

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

What is recall 08V419000?

NHTSA recall 08V419000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on August 12, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon. The recall affects approximately 31 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V419000 or the manufacturer campaign number 120. 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.