Recall 10V122 covers 9 2008-2009 Itasca Sunstar, Vista, Voyage, Tour, and Journey motorhomes with Ricon lift belt latches. Ricon handles the free remedy.
Itasca is recalling 9 2008-2009 Sunstar, Vista, Voyage, Tour, and Journey motorhomes fitted with Ricon public use lifts because the restraint belt can appear latched before it is fully buckled. If the lift operates with an occupant on the platform, the lift user can be injured; the Itasca dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon public use lift on affected 2008-2009 Itasca Sunstar, Vista, Voyage, Tour, and Journey motorhomes uses a restraint belt as part of its safety interlock. The belt tongue is supposed to slide into the buckle and latch before the lift is allowed to move, so the platform does not operate until the occupant is secured.
The defect is in how the buckle accepts the belt tongue. An operator can insert the tongue far enough that the belt looks latched, but the latch inside the buckle is not fully engaged. When that happens, the interlock treats the belt as ready and the lift can run with an occupant on the platform before the restraint is actually locked.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look buckled even when the latching mechanism has not fully caught, so the problem is the false appearance of a secure restraint.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 motorhome nameplates across the 2008 and 2009 model years, all tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.
| 2008 Itasca Sunstar | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Winnebago Vista | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Winnebago Voyage | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Itasca Sunstar | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Winnebago Voyage | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Winnebago Vista | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Winnebago Tour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Winnebago Tour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Winnebago Journey | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Winnebago Journey | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 9 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the wheelchair lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled, the lift user can be injured. Before using the lift, make sure the restraint belt is buckled and follow the lift instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Itasca dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Itasca Sunstar, Vista, Voyage, Tour, or Journey is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Itasca dealer and ask whether the Ricon public-use-lift remedy is open for your VIN.
- Request the warning decal and DVD training aid that explain how to confirm the lift restraint belt is fully latched before operation.
- Reference recall number 10V122 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you still have it.
- Keep the lift out of service for passengers until the restraint-belt instructions and warning decal are in place.
What happens at the repair
At an Itasca service visit, the remedy is coordinated with Ricon, which handles this campaign. Ricon provides a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid that shows operators how to confirm the restraint belt tongue is fully latched in the buckle before running the public use lift. The safety recall began on July 6, 2010. The filing does not list a separate dealer parts replacement for this campaign, so ask the service desk to confirm the Ricon remedy materials are installed or provided for your VIN.
Timeline
| March 25, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V122?
Recall 10V122 covers 9 2008-2009 Itasca Sunstar, Vista, Voyage, Tour, and Journey motorhomes fitted with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can appear latched without fully engaging, allowing the lift to move with a person on the platform. Ricon handled the remedy for this campaign.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Itasca Sunstar, Vista, Voyage, Tour, or Journey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 10V122. If it is, contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 and reference recall 10V122. Ricon provided customers with a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for this lift-belt issue.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. For recall 10V122, Ricon handled the campaign remedy by providing customers with a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the affected public-use lift restraint belt.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 10V122 is injury to the lift user. The restraint belt can look buckled when the latch is not fully engaged, and the lift can move with a person on the platform. Confirm the VIN, then follow Ricon's recall instructions for the lift.
What if I bought this motorhome used?
The recall still follows the motorhome, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2008-2009 Itasca model is included in recall 10V122. If it is, contact Ricon customer service with the recall number and ask for the campaign remedy instructions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V122000 |
|---|---|
| Itasca customer service | 1-800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V122 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V122000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →