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Safety recall · 89V015000

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

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 3, 1989. It covers about 1,300 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
89V015000
Reported
Feb 3, 1989
Vehicles
1,300
Area
Brakes

The problem

The optional ride system component can abrade the flexible brake hose that is routed from the differential housing to the crossmember to the rear of the rear axle.

The risk

Abrasion may cause hose to lose brake fluid and the rearwheel brakes to become inoperable, increasing stopping distance which may resultin an accident.

The fix

Relocate flexible brake hose and replace incorrect fasteners.

Contacts

System: flexible brake hose.Vehicle description: motorhomes mounted on chevrolet chassis and equipped withthe sensoride system/park level option.

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 89V015000.
  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 89V015000 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 89V015000?

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 89V015000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 3, 1989. 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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