1998 FREIGHTLINER MT RECALL - #97V012000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : CARRIER/RACK
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER MT |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/11/1988 - 9/12/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/6/1997 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/31/1997 |
| # Affected |
10,590 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
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| Description |
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE. |
| Consequences |
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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