Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V151000

Suspension: front: control arm

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-09-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V151000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
Vehicles affected
160
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-17
Owners notified
1991-11-13

Defect description

THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING NUT THAT HOLDS THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY.

Safety risk

IF THE LOWER BALL JOINT BECOMES DISCONNECTED FROM THESTEERING KNUCKLE, THE WHEEL WILL TIP OUTWARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS, REPLACE WORN PARTS, AND TORQUE THE LOWER BALL JOINT MOUNTING NUT 130 TO 150 FOOT POUNDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
WINNEBAGO CW822FT1990
WINNEBAGO CW822FW1990
WINNEBAGO CW825FT1990
WINNEBAGO CW825FW1990

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.