Recall 15V749 covers 3 2008, 2010, 2012 Winnebago Vista and Aspect RVs for faulty Ricon wheelchair lift arms. Repair is free.
Winnebago is recalling 3 Vista and Aspect recreational vehicles from 2008, 2010, 2012 because Ricon wheelchair lift folding link arms have oversized pivot holes that let bearings move out of position. If that happens, the stowed platform can move excessively and fail at its mounting, letting the lift platform fall when the doors open and raising the injury risk for the lift operator; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on the 2008, 2010, 2012 Winnebago Vista and Aspect motorhomes is adaptive equipment that raises and lowers a passenger using a wheelchair between the ground and the coach doorway. Its folding link arms support the platform and keep it aligned as the lift moves, then hold the platform in place when it is stowed for travel.
On these Ricon-equipped lifts, pivot holes in the folding link arms are oversized. That lets the bearings shift out of position instead of staying centered at the pivot points. The platform can crack at the pivot plate while stowed. If that crack progresses, the platform can separate and fall outward when the doors open.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner opening the doors can be the first person to see the platform drop out of place, so treat any loose, shifted, or cracked lift hardware as a reason to stop using the lift until a Winnebago dealer inspects it.
Who's affected?
Vista appears in the 2010 and 2012 scope, while Aspect appears in the 2008 scope; all are tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.
| 2010 Winnebago Vista | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2008 Winnebago Aspect | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2012 Winnebago Vista | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 3 |
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 lift bearings move out of position, the stowed platform can move excessively and the platform mounting can fail. When the doors open, the platform can fall out of the vehicle and injure the lift operator. Avoid standing in the platform path, and arrange inspection before using the lift again. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008, 2010, 2012 Winnebago Vista or Aspect is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the free Ricon wheelchair-lift inspection and repair that checks the link arms, bearings, and platform for cracks.
- Bring the recall notice if Winnebago or Ricon mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V749 when you call.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until the dealer has inspected the platform mounting and replaced any damaged parts.
- Call Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 with questions about the lift inspection or repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician inspects the wheelchair lift link arms for damage and displaced bearings, checks the platform for cracks, and replaces damaged parts. The filing also notes that vehicles repaired under the similar 2014 lift recall are still included in campaign 15V749. Because the remedy status is not listed as available, treat the final dealer repair as free once available. Winnebago has a general reimbursement plan on file for related out-of-pocket repairs. Ask Winnebago customer service how to submit prior repair documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 12, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V749?
Recall 15V749 covers 3 Winnebago recreational vehicles: the 2008 Aspect, 2010 Vista, and 2012 Vista with Ricon wheelchair lifts. The folding link arms have oversized pivot holes, which can let bearings move out of position and damage the stowed platform mounting.
What should I do if my 2008 Winnebago Aspect or 2010 or 2012 Winnebago Vista is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V749. If it is, contact Winnebago or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, then arrange the inspection and any needed replacement parts through the repair process. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. For recall 15V749, dealers inspect the wheelchair lift link arms, check the platform for cracks, and replace damaged parts free of charge.
What is the safety risk from recall 15V749?
The risk is that the stowed wheelchair lift platform can move excessively if the bearings shift out of position. That can cause the platform mounting to fail, letting the lift platform fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened and increasing injury risk for the lift operator.
What if my Winnebago already had the 2014 wheelchair lift recall repair?
Your vehicle still needs the recall 15V749 VIN check. Winnebago stated that these vehicles and wheelchair lifts were part of a similar 2014 recall, but vehicles that received that earlier remedy are still affected by this recall.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V749000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V749 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V749000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →