Vehicle recall 08V573000 · October 30, 2008
Winnebago Destination, Itasca Ellipse and 6 more models
In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
- Consequence
- If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08V269 and 08E031). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, 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
- 08V573000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 2008
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 594
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Itasca Ellipse (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Itasca Horizon (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Itasca Latitude (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Itasca Meridian (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Winnebago Destination (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Winnebago Journey (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Winnebago Tour (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Winnebago Vectra (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Itasca been repaired?
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