Suspension: front
- Component
- Suspension: front
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 227
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1993-04-01
- Owners notified
- 1993-03-31
Defect description
A VEHICLE THAT IS FULLY EQUIPPED AND LOADED WITH A TYPICAL PAYLOAD WILL CAUSE AN OVERLOADED CONDITION ON THE FRONT AXLE.
Safety risk
OVERLOADING THE AXLE CAUSES THE FRONT AXLE COMPONENTSTO FAIL PREMATURELY WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND PERSONALINJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY WITH A HIGHER RATED AXLE ASSEMBLY.