Unknown or other
- Component
- Unknown or other
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 200
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1992-07-21
- Owners notified
- 1992-07-09
Defect description
THE POTABLE WATER TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS WERE FOUND TO HAVE INADEQUATE STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE TANK DURING TRANSIT.
Safety risk
SHOULD THE SUPPORTS FAIL, THE TANK COULD FALL DOWNWARD TOTHE ROAD SURFACE CAUSING A NUMBER OF INCIDENTS WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLEDAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
REINFORCE THE EXISTING POTABLE WATER TANK BRACKET WITH A NEW OVERLAPPING BRACKET.