Structure: frame and members
- Component
- Structure: frame and members
- Manufacturer
- WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,327
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1989-11-30
- Owners notified
- 1990-02-05
Defect description
SOME WELDS IN THE RIGHT REAR FRAME SUPPORT EXTENSION STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
Safety risk
UNDER EXTREME TOWING CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THEHITCH ASSEMBLY TO COME LOOSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEBEING TOWED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
COMPLETE WELDS TO PREVENT HITCH ASSEMBLY FROM LOOSENING.