Recall 12V140 covers 2 2008 Winnebago Access motor homes with wheelchair-lift roll stop latches that bend or misalign. Repair is free at franchised Winnebago dealers.
Winnebago is recalling 2 2008 Access motor homes because repeated wheelchair-lift use can bend or misalign the outer barrier's roll stop latches. If the barrier does not latch while the lift is raised, a wheelchair occupant can fall and be injured; the repair will be free at a Winnebago dealer once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2008 Winnebago Access uses a wheelchair lift to raise and lower a wheelchair between the ground and the motor home floor. The lift has an outer barrier at the edge of the platform, and roll stop latches hold that barrier in place while the lift is in use. Their job is to keep the barrier locked so the platform edge is protected.
On the affected Access motor homes, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier can bend or shift out of alignment after frequent lift use. Once a latch is bent or misaligned, it no longer holds the barrier the way it was designed to. That leaves the lift barrier unable to do its normal job consistently.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any loose, bent, or poorly aligned latch as a reason to stop using the lift until a Winnebago dealer checks the recall repair.
Who's affected?
| 2008 Winnebago Access | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair ride over the stop while the lift platform is elevated. That creates a fall and injury risk for the wheelchair occupant. Before using the lift, confirm the roll stop is fully latched. If it does not latch securely, stop using the lift and arrange repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008 Winnebago Access is included in this recall.
- Contact Winnebago owner relations at 1-641-585-6939 to confirm the free wheelchair-lift repair path.
- Ask whether Braun repair scheduling is still handled through Braun dealers, and reference recall number 12V140 when you call.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until the roll stop latch repair is complete if the outer barrier looks bent, misaligned, or loose.
- Bring the recall notice if Winnebago mailed one, or bring the campaign number so the service desk can match the repair.
What happens at the repair
The repair path listed for recall 12V140 sends owners through Winnebago owner relations and Braun dealers. At the dealer, a Winnebago technician repairs the wheelchair lift's outer barrier roll stop latches if they are bent or misaligned. The dealer repair is free under the recall. Winnebago listed owner relations at 1-641-585-6939, and the safety recall began on March 30, 2012.
Timeline
| March 30, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V140?
Recall 12V140 covers 2 2008 Winnebago Access motor homes with wheelchair lift roll stop latches that can become bent or misaligned. An insufficiently latched outer barrier can let a wheelchair occupant ride over the roll stop and fall from an elevated platform.
What should I do if my 2008 Winnebago Access is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 12V140. If it is, contact Winnebago Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939 or a franchised Winnebago dealer for repair routing. The recall 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 remedy says the repair is free of charge. Winnebago Owner Relations can confirm the repair path and direct you to the proper service location.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a fall injury to a wheelchair occupant using the lift. If the outer barrier roll stop does not latch correctly while the platform is elevated, the wheelchair occupant can ride over the barrier and fall. The free repair corrects the latch issue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V140000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V140 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V140000 |
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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →