The problem
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
The risk
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
The fix
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Contacts
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. 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 Forest River, Freightliner, Itasca dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V012000.
- 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.