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Safety recall · 86V059000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 2, 1986. It covers about 1,444 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
86V059000
Reported
May 2, 1986
Vehicles
1,444
Area
Brakes

The problem

The rear wheel brake lines are subject to damage from road debris which would cause brake fluid leakage. Consequence of defect: brake fluid loss could result in complete loss of the rear brakes and partial loss of the front brakes, which could cause an accident.

The fix

Replace rear brake lines with lines that provide protection from road debris.

Contacts

System: rear wheel brake lines. Vehicle description: class c motorhomes and commercial vehicles.

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 86V059000.
  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
1985 Winnebago Centauri03F
1985 Winnebago Lesharo03D
1985 Winnebago Phasar03D
1985 Winnebago Utility Van01-

Questions

Is the 86V059000 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 86V059000?

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 86V059000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 2, 1986. 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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