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Safety recall · 88V115000

Wheels: hub Itasca, Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 19, 1988. It covers about 42 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V115000
Reported
Jul 19, 1988
Vehicles
42
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

Decorative rear axle covers, which are held in place by wheel rim lug nuts, do not allow the lug nuts to retain the proper torque.

The risk

Lug nuts could loosen, allowing the wheel to separatefrom the hub, which could result in an accident.

The fix

Replace decorative axle covers with covers which have been correctly manufactured.

Contacts

System: rear axle covers.Vehicle description: motorhomes mounted on ford chassis.

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 88V115000.
  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
1987 Itasca IF Series01-
1988 Itasca IF Series01-
1987 Itasca WF Series01-
1988 Itasca WF Series01-
1987 Winnebago IF Series01-
1988 Winnebago IF Series01-
1987 Winnebago WF Series11-
1988 Winnebago WF Series01-

Questions

Is the 88V115000 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 88V115000?

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 88V115000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 19, 1988. 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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