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Safety recall · 81V028000

Vehicle speed control Itasca, Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 3, 1981. It covers about 5,167 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
81V028000
Reported
Mar 3, 1981
Vehicles
5,167
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

The control (servo) cable may be incorrectly aligned with the throttle control lever. This condition could cause the speed control to fail to disengage.

The fix

The c ontrol cable will be realigned and the throttle control lever will be replaced with a new part to ensure proper alignment. T his will be done at no charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: motor homes.System: equipment; electronic speed control.Consequences of defect: should speed control fail to disengage, driver will nothave any control in reducing engine speed and could have an accident.Note: all drivers are cautioned not to engage speed control until vehicle hasbeen checked and proper modifications have been made.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 81V028000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 81V028000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 81V028000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 81V028000 announced?

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 3, 1981. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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