Winnebago 2015-2017 RVs: Loose Electrical Connection Risk Fire
Winnebago recalls 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar RVs with loose electrical connections that could cause overheating and fire. Free repairs available by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles due to a loose electrical connection that may overheat and cause fire. Owners should contact Winnebago customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226062-winnebago-2015-2017-rvs-loose-electrical-connection-risk-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226062-winnebago-2015-2017-rvs-loose-electrical-connection-risk-fire · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V598000
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“Winnebago 2015-2017 RVs: Loose Electrical Connection Risk Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226062-winnebago-2015-2017-rvs-loose-electrical-connection-risk-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #16V598000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V598000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose electrical connection can cause heat buildup at the automatic transfer switch (ATS) which may lead to fire. This happens because the connection isn't properly tightened, allowing electrical current to overheat.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar RVs manufactured between May 6, 2014 and April 22, 2016 are affected. RV owners using these vehicles are most at risk of fire from overheating electrical connections.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Itasca Sunstar RV was manufactured between May 6, 2014 and April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have a loose electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS).
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-800-537-1885 to schedule free repairs for the loose electrical connection.
Get Repairs Done
Dealers will tighten the electrical connection and replace the ATS box and switch if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V598000 (December 8, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.