Electrical system: horn
- Component
- Electrical system: horn
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 160
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1991-09-17
- Owners notified
- 1991-11-13
Defect description
THE HORN ACTIVATING SWITCH COMPONENTS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAN WEAR ABNORMALLY.
Safety risk
THE HORN MAY BE ENERGIZED AND SOUND CONSTANTLY, OR NOTENERGIZE AND FAIL. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INABILTY TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS INA CRASH SITUATION, AND RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND HORN BRUSH. ARRANGE THE PARTS TO AVOID THE PREMATURE WEAR CONDITIONS.