The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with optional rear suspension air bags, the upper mount can move and contact the tire.
The risk
This could damage the tire and cause vehicle instability which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a rear suspension air bag upper mount reinforcement kit. The recall began on june 17, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Contacts
Winnebago recall no. 95. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V265000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.