WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-12-04.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V378000
Suspension: front
Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
87
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-04
Owners notified
2000-12-08
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FRONT AXLE AND/OR FRONT TIRES CAN ENCOUNTER UNEQUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE LOADING DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE LOADING OR THE VEHICLE'S LEVELING DEVICE BECOMING IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED.
Safety risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THIS OVERLOADING CONDITION BY REPLACING DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIRES, WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2000.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 1-641-585-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.