Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V598000 Reported August 12, 2016

Loose electrical connection may overheat

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · N/A · 3,826 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V598000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,826
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2016
Completion Rate
70.67

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 itasca cambria, 2015-2017 winnebago era, travato, fuse, aspect, and vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 itasca sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured may 6, 2014, to april 22, 2016. the affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ats) that may not be properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ats box and switch, as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 22, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service 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 16V598000 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 16V598000

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

What is recall 16V598000?

NHTSA recall 16V598000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on August 12, 2016. It addresses: Loose electrical connection may overheat. The recall affects approximately 3,826 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 16V598000 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.