Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V152000

Steering: rack and pinion

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V152000

Steering: rack and pinion

Component
Steering: rack and pinion
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
Vehicles affected
160
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-17
Owners notified
1991-11-13

Defect description

THE STEERING GEAR INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CLAMPS USED TO RETAIN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT AND THE COLUMN SHAFT CAN BECOME LOOSE BECAUSE OF INCORRECT BOLT SIZE AND CLAMP FORCE.

Safety risk

LOOSE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CLAMPS COULD WEAR SMOOTH THERESPECTIVE SPLINES OF EACH CONNECTING PART AND CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO FALL APART.THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS IN THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY WITH 7/16" BOLTS. TORQUE BOLTS 63 TO 75 FOOT POUNDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING, COLUMN.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.