Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V453000 Reported September 14, 2012

Steering gear bracket

Q: What is recall 12V453000?

NHTSA recall 12V453000 was issued by Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. on September 14, 2012. It addresses: Steering gear bracket. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V453000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 14, 2012

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling a model year 2013 winnebago and 2013 itasca motor home built on a ford f-53 chassis. the steering gear bracket may have been secured with nuts that may damage the bolts due to an incompatibility between the installation torque and the nut finish.

Safety Consequence

The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. consumers may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V453000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 12V453000

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

What is recall 12V453000?

NHTSA recall 12V453000 was issued by Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. on September 14, 2012. It addresses: Steering gear bracket. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V453000 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.