| Issue ID | 608044 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10172601 |
| Manufacurer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Brand | WINNEBAGO |
| Model | VIEW |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/11/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 winnebago view built on a dodge sprinter 3500. Current mileage 7655.. Transmission has failed three times when climbing steep hills; vehicle rolled backwards, in one instance causing considerable body damage. First failure and repair on 6/23/2006; torque converter replaced. Second failure and repair 9/15/06; transmission and torque converter replaced. Third failure 11/1/2006; same problem. *ak *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7655 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILL VALLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDXPD944865XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LICHTSINN MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 641-585-6255 |
| Dealer's city | FOREST CITY |
| Dealer's state code | IA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 50436 |