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Safety recall · 89V016000

Suspension: rear Itasca, Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 2, 1989. It covers about 1,300 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V016000
Reported
Feb 2, 1989
Vehicles
1,300
Area
Suspension

The problem

The bolts, washers, and nuts used to install the optional rear sway bar are incorrect.

The risk

Fasteners may separate and allow rear sway bar to fallto the road surface, causing a road hazard which may result in an accident.

The fix

REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.

Contacts

System: rear sway bar bushings.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 89V016000.
  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 Itasca02D
1988 Itasca Itasca02D
1989 Itasca Itasca02D
1987 Winnebago Winnebago22D
1988 Winnebago Winnebago52F
1989 Winnebago Winnebago03D

Questions

Is the 89V016000 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 89V016000?

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 89V016000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on February 2, 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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