Recall 10V390 affects 99 2011 Winnebago Vista and Sunstar motor homes for slideout-room cable contact with driveshaft. Repair is free at a franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 99 2011 Vista and Sunstar motor homes because a slideout room power cable can contact the driveshaft when the room is retracted. Contact can strip the cable insulation and energize the chassis, raising the risk of personal injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The slideout room on the 2011 Winnebago Vista and Sunstar is the movable room section that extends when parked and retracts for travel. An electrical cable supplies power to that slideout system, so the room can move in and out when commanded. That cable is supposed to stay routed away from moving drivetrain parts under the motor home.
On affected motor homes, the slideout power cable can contact the driveshaft when the slideout is retracted. The driveshaft is the rotating shaft that carries engine power toward the drive wheels. If the cable touches that spinning shaft, the shaft can rub or damage the wiring instead of leaving it protected in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the contact occurs underneath the motor home during or after slideout retraction, an owner is not likely to see a clear symptom before the cable is damaged.
Who's affected?
Covers both the Vista and Sunstar motorhome lines for the 2011 model year, each tied to the same wiring component.
| 2011 Winnebago Vista | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2011 Itasca Sunstar | wiring |
| Units affected | 99 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the wire harness cable contacts the driveshaft, the driveshaft can wear through the cable jacket and insulation. Exposed conductors can electrify the chassis, creating a risk of personal injury or death. Until the repair is complete, avoid handling exposed wiring and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Winnebago Vista or Sunstar motor home is included in this recall.
- Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 to confirm repair timing before scheduling service.
- Ask a franchised Winnebago dealer about the free driveshaft closeout panel installation that protects the slideout-room power cable from the driveshaft.
- Reference recall number 10V390 when you call the dealer or Winnebago customer service.
- Avoid operating the slideout room until the dealer confirms the cable and driveshaft protection repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician installs a driveshaft closeout panel between the chassis frame rails. The panel protects and supports the slideout room wire harness so it stays separated from the driveshaft when the slideout is retracted. The recall service began on September 30, 2010, and the repair is performed free of charge. Contact Winnebago or a Winnebago dealer to arrange the recall repair.
Timeline
| September 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V390?
Recall 10V390 covers 99 2011 Winnebago Vista and Sunstar motor homes with a slideout room power cable that can contact the driveshaft when the slideout is retracted. Winnebago dealers install a driveshaft closeout panel for free to protect and support the wire harness.
What should I do if my 2011 Winnebago Vista or Sunstar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 10V390. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the driveshaft closeout panel installation. Reference recall number 10V390 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Winnebago says dealers will install the driveshaft closeout panel free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Winnebago dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is electric shock from the chassis. If the slideout cable contacts the driveshaft, the driveshaft can wear through the cable jacket and insulation, exposing conductors and electrifying the chassis. Winnebago's filing says this can result in personal injury or death.
What if I bought this motor home used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Vista or Sunstar is included, then contact a franchised Winnebago dealer and reference recall number 10V390.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V390000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-800-537-1885 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V390 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V390000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- 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 →