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Safety recall · 85V026000

Wheels: rim Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 12, 1985. It covers about 6,285 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V026000
Reported
Mar 12, 1985
Vehicles
6,285
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

The steel wheel rims may crack and break. Consequence of defect: broken wheel rims could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and result in an accident.

The fix

Replace the four (4) steel rims plus the spare tire rim with michelin rims.

Contacts

Vehicle description: motorhomes and commercial vans with dunlop wheel rims.System: wheel rims.

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 Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V026000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Winnebago Centauri02D
1984 Winnebago Centauri02D
1985 Winnebago Centauri03F
1983 Winnebago Commerical Van02C
1984 Winnebago Commerical Van02C
1985 Winnebago Commerical Van01B
1983 Winnebago Lesharo02C
1984 Winnebago Lesharo02C
1985 Winnebago Lesharo03D
1983 Winnebago Phasar02C
1984 Winnebago Phasar02C
1985 Winnebago Phasar03D

Questions

Is the 85V026000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V026000?

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 85V026000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 12, 1985. 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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