Recall 12V057 covers 2,841 2011-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes for PRNDL cable failure. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 2,841 2011-2013 Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Sunstar, Suncruiser, and Sunova motor homes under recall 12V057 because the PRNDL cable can break at the transmission control selector arm. A wrong gear indication can leave the driver unsure whether the vehicle is in Park or Reverse, increasing crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The PRNDL cable on 2011-2013 Winnebago Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Sunstar, Suncruiser, and Sunova motor homes connects the steering-column gear selector to the instrument-panel gear display. That display tells the driver which transmission position has been selected. Its job is simple: when the shifter moves, the gear indicator should move with it.
On affected motor homes, the cable can break where it attaches to the transmission control selector arm assembly on the steering column. Once the attachment breaks, the display stays in the first gear position even after the driver selects another gear. The transmission and the dashboard indicator no longer agree, so the driver loses a reliable visual check of the selected gear.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is that the PRNDL display remains stuck in first gear regardless of the gear selected.
Who's affected?
Covers six Winnebago and Itasca motorhome lines across the 2011-2013 model years, all tied to the automatic transmission gear-position indication system.
| 2011 Winnebago Vista | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2013 Winnebago Vista | automatic transmission |
| 2012 Winnebago Sightseer | automatic transmission |
| 2011 Winnebago Adventurer | automatic transmission |
| 2012 Winnebago Adventurer | automatic transmission |
| 2013 Winnebago Adventurer | automatic transmission |
| 2011 Itasca Sunstar | automatic transmission |
| 2011 Itasca Suncruiser | automatic transmission |
| 2013 Itasca Suncruiser | automatic transmission |
| 2012 Itasca Suncruiser | automatic transmission |
| 2013 Itasca Sunova | automatic transmission |
| 2012 Itasca Sunova | automatic transmission |
| 2013 Itasca Sunstar | automatic transmission |
| 2012 Winnebago Vista | automatic transmission |
| 2011 Itasca Sunova | automatic transmission |
| 2012 Itasca Sunstar | automatic transmission |
| 2013 Winnebago Sightseer | automatic transmission |
| 2011 Winnebago Sightseer | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 2,841 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect gear display can leave the driver unsure whether the motorhome is in park or reverse, increasing crash risk when selecting gears. If the instrument panel indication conflicts with vehicle movement, stop in a safe place and contact the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Winnebago Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Sunstar, Suncruiser, or Sunova motor home is included in this recall.
- Check for the owner letter Winnebago mailed on March 2, 2012, or call Winnebago Owner Relations for recall status.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer and reference recall number 12V057 when you ask about the free PRNDL cable and transmission selector arm repair.
- Keep the parking brake set when parked until the repair is complete, since the gear display can show the wrong position.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer if you have it, and ask the dealer to confirm that the PRNDL cable and selector arm assemblies were replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician replaces the transmission selector arm assembly and the PRNDL cable assembly. That repair addresses the cable attachment at the transmission control selector arm assembly on the steering column, where a broken cable can leave the gear indicator showing first gear after the driver selects another gear. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the dealer repair is available. Ask the service desk to confirm the recall work for campaign 12V057 when you speak with them.
Timeline
| February 16, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V057?
Recall 12V057 covers 2,841 2011-2013 Winnebago motor homes with a transmission gear indicator defect. The PRNDL cable can break, leaving the instrument-panel display stuck in first gear even after the driver selects another gear. Winnebago dealers replace the transmission selector arm assembly and PRNDL cable for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2013 Winnebago Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Sunstar, Suncruiser, or Sunova is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 12V057. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the transmission selector arm and PRNDL cable replacement. Reference recall number 12V057 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Winnebago's recall remedy says dealers replace the transmission selector arm assembly and PRNDL cable assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel. If the display does not show whether the motor home is in park or reverse, the driver loses a key confirmation before moving or parking, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Winnebago motor home used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your motor home is included, then call a franchised Winnebago dealer and reference recall 12V057.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V057000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V057 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V057000 |
Source documents
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