The problem
The bolts holding the rear wheel brake backing plate to the axle were not torqued to correct specifications and can loosen.
The risk
The backing plate can separate from the axle resulting in a loss of braking action increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will retorque the bolts to the correct specifications.
Contacts
System: brakes; hydraulic. Vehicle description: motorhomes. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V137000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.