The problem
On certain motor homes, the exterior slideout storage drawer can inadvertently slide out during normal highway operation.
The risk
This could impact nearby persons or objects resulting in personal injury and/;or vehicle and property damage.
The fix
Dealers will install a secondary catch on these motor homes. The recall began on june 15, 2007. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-614-585-3535.
Contacts
Winnebago recall no. 105. 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 07V163000.
- 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.