1996 WINNEBAGO WV221RC RECALL - #96V137000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE BACKING PLATE TO THE AXLE WERE NOT TORQUED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN LOOSEN.
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| Vehicle |
1996 WINNEBAGO WV221RC |
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| Manufacturer |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1996 - 4/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/23/1996 |
| Influenced by |
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/26/1996 |
| # Affected |
32 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
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| Description |
THE BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE BACKING PLATE TO THE AXLE WERE NOT TORQUED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN LOOSEN. |
| Consequences |
THE BACKING PLATE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. 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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