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Vehicle recall 12V575000 · December 10, 2012

2008 Winnebago Aspect

The motorhome is equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Winnebago is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect motorhome manufactured on September 12, 2007. The motorhome is equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Consequence
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of Winnebago. Ricon will notify the affected owner and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 6, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V575000
Reported to NHTSA
December 10, 2012
Filed by
Winnebago Industries Inc.
Owner notification
February 6, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
1
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 12V575000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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