Vehicle recall 12V057000 · February 16, 2012
Winnebago Adventurer, Winnebago Sightseer and 4 more models
The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 winnebago and itasca motor homes built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- Consequence
- An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the prndl cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 12V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 16, 2012
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
- Owner notification
- March 2, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,841
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Itasca Suncruiser (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Itasca Sunova (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Itasca Sunstar (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Winnebago Adventurer (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Winnebago Sightseer (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
- Winnebago Vista (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
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