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Winnebago recall for bad breakaway switch wiring

By Russ and Tiña De Maris
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Here’s a Winnebago recall we call, “That’s the (bad) brakes.” Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024 Access travel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch. Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes detached, increasing the risk of a crash. The crash risk is potentially existing in 325 units affected by this recall.

Remedy

Winnebago will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago’s number for this recall is CAM0000034.

Winnebago recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña De Maris
Russ and Tiña went from childhood tent camping to RVing in the 1980s when the ground got too hard. They've been tutored in the ways of RVing (and RV repair) by a series of rigs, from truck campers, to a fifth-wheel, and several travel trailers. In addition to writing scores of articles on RVing topics, they've also taught college classes for folks new to RVing. They authored the book, RV Boondocking Basics.

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Neal Davis
2 years ago

Thank you, Russ and Tina! Well, … and the [recall] beat goes on … https://youtu.be/iom1Wc4yHQA?feature=shared.

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Bob
2 years ago

Just shows you that no PDI is done at the factory or the dealers. Those trailers should never have left the lot.
When I picked up my KZ, the dealer explained the breakaway switch and even tested it while I was standing there. Not a salesman, but one of the service people. They also test it every year while doing the yearly state inspection.

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