THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO
— Recall Campaign #97V012000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,590 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97V012000
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 03, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97V012000 |
| Units affected: | 10,590 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 1987-1988 ITASCA SUNRISE
- 1989 WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO
- 1991 ITASCA ELANDAN
- 1991 WINNEBAGO ELANDAN
- 1993 WINNEBAGO SHELL
- 1993-1994 ITASCA SUNDANCE
- 1994 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN
- 1992-1994 WINNEBAGO ELANTE
- 1993-1994 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
- 1995-1996 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
- 1992-1997 ITASCA ADVENTURER
- 1993-1997 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
- 1990-1997 ITASCA SUNFLYER
- 1992-1997 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
- 2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME
- 1998-2002 FREIGHTLINER MT