Vehicle recall 17V456000 · July 18, 2017
Winnebago Transit BUS28SH and Transit BUS28WC
Based on the seating capacity of the vehicle as equipped, if fully loaded, the vehicles may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or the gross axle weight rating…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2015 BUS28WC and BUS28SH transit buses. Based on the seating capacity of the vehicle as equipped, if fully loaded, the vehicles may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) limitations indicated on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Consequence
- Overloading of the transit bus may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will reduce the seating capacity of the bus, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
- 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
- 17V456000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 18, 2017
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Owner notification
- September 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires; Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Winnebago Transit BUS28SH (2015): 2015
- Winnebago Transit BUS28WC (2015): 2015
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