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Year-over-year motorhome sales retreated 17.6% in October as the Class A and Class C markets both endured double-digit declines. For the first 10 months, overall motorhome sales were down just 0.3%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI).
Thor Industries Inc. remained the overall motorhome sales leader through October with a 20.7% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (18.8%) and Forest River Inc. (11.9%).
In the Class A category, overall sales in October fell 15% compared with 2010 and dipped 0.5% year-to-date. Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. again held the No. 1 position for the 10 months, holding a 20.9% market share, just edging out Winnebago with a 20.1% share. Thor was No. 3, owning a 17.5% market share.
Class C sales dropped 21.7% for the month and were just two units down year-to-date. Thor was the leader through October, holding a 24.6% market share, followed by Forest River’s Coachmen division (18.7%) and Winnebago (17.1%).
Totals included rental fleet sales, which were marginal due to seasonal trends.
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 | ||||||||||||||
Summary: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ERA MOTOR HOMES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2011AND BUILT ON SPRINTER/DAIMLER CHASSIS. THE SUPPLIER OF THE REAR SPRINGS ROLLED THE SPRING EYE DIAMETER OUT OF TOLERANCE DURING PRODUCTION, AND THEN CORRECTED THE DIAMETER WITHOUT HEATING THE PARTS. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A CRACK OF THE SPRING EYE OVER TIME. |
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| Consequence: IF A SPRING EYE WERE TO CRACK, THE REAR SPRING COULD COLLAPSE, SUDDENLY UPSETTING THE MOTORHOME’S HANDLING, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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| Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH SPRINTER/DAIMLER TO NOTIFY OWNERS. SPRINTER/DAIMLER IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, PLEASE SEE 11V-323. SPRINTER/DAIMLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267. |
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| Notes: SPRINTER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 2011100006. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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“Our top-of-the-line Itasca Ellipse adds another stunning floorplan to its lineup for 2012 – the 42JD,” said Roger Martin, vice president of sales and marketing for Winnebago. “There’s not just one thing that makes this floorplan appealing – there are many, like the enormous bathroom in the rear with his and her sinks, or the dual wardrobes in the bedroom, or the ultra-comfortable lounge area with opposing couches. Or, you can go outside and fully appreciate the exterior beauty of this coach, with its powerful Maxum chassis that offer unsurpassed drivability and storage.”
The Ellipse 42JD features three slide-outs, with a full-wall slide on the street side, according to Winnebago. It also has two TVs in the living area – a 32-inch LED HDTV mid-coach and a 40-inch LCD HDTV in the front overhead. The dining area offers a buffet with an extendable dining table, chairs and a four-door refrigerator. A residential-style Maytag French door refrigerator is optional. The galley features “Pantry x2,” offering double the pantry storage thanks to swing-out doors for improved storage and function. High-end Corian solid surface countertops, backsplash and sink covers are additional galley highlights.
The large master bath includes his and her sinks and a large curved “Big Shower” with skylight, dual master bath wardrobes and optional stacked washer and dryer. A guest bath is positioned for easy access mid-coach. The bedroom features the “Ideal Rest” powered king bed and large dual wardrobes along with a 26-inch LCD HDTV and a rear stereo system with an AM/FM/CD/DVD player, iPod, and MP3 input and built-in alarm clock.
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