Vehicle recall 08V571000 · October 29, 2008
Winnebago Sightseer, Itasca Sunova and 2 more models
The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. The castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. The improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
- Consequence
- If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08V442). Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V571000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2008
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 9, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 717
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Itasca Sunova (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Itasca Sunstar (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Winnebago Sightseer (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Winnebago Vista (2006-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
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