NHTSAGeneral Alert
Winnebago Industries, Inc. - Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Published: May 13, 2024Recall ID: 24V334000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
Product Description & Identification
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling one 2020 Commercial vehicle, equipped with a certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lift. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Affected Products
Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V334000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V334000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling one 2020 Commercial vehicle, equipped with a certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lift. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | A dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 for 1-800-537-1885. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |