Rear springs
Defect Summary
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes, manufactured from july 25, 2011, through august 4, 2011and built on sprinter/daimler chassis. the supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance during production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts. this could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time.
Safety Consequence
If a spring eye were to crack, the rear spring could collapse, suddenly upsetting the vehicles handling, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Winnebago is working with sprinter/daimler to notify owners. sprinter/daimler is handling the remedy for this campaign, please see 11v-323. sprinter/daimler dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 11V553000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V553000?
NHTSA recall 11V553000 was issued by Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. on November 10, 2011. It addresses: Rear springs. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V553000 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.