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Safety recall · 89V041000

Suspension: rear Itasca, Winnebago recall

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on March 21, 1989. It covers about 23 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
89V041000
Reported
Mar 21, 1989
Vehicles
23
Area
Suspension

The problem

An incorrect number of bolts was used to fasten the rear axle to the frame rails.

The risk

This could allow the spring hanger to become detachedfrom the rails and cause the rear axle to separate from the motorhome, causingloss of control which may result in an accident.

The fix

INSTALL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF FASTENING BOLTS.

Contacts

System: rear axle.Vehicle description: motorhomes.

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 89V041000.
  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
1989 Itasca Suncruiser23D
1989 Itasca Superchief02-
1989 Winnebago Sun Cruiser02C
1989 Winnebago Super Chief03D

Questions

Is the 89V041000 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 89V041000?

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 89V041000 announced?

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 21, 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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