The problem
Winnebago is recalling certain my 2008-2009 motor homes built on my 2008 ford e450 chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The vehicle certification label reflects the incorrect tire pressure.
The risk
Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications and tire inflation recommendations can result in tire damage and vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with correct vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. A dealer can install this label for owners if they so desire. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Contacts
Winnebago recall no. 109. Customers may 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 08V337000.
- 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.