Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- Component
- Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,590
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1997-02-03
- Owners notified
- 1997-01-31
Defect description
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Safety risk
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.