NHTSA Recall 03V049000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V049000; Date: Feb. 20, 2003
Without this additional support, the spare tire could fall off the vehicle resulting in property damage and possibly personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Itasca Sunova; 2003 Winnebago Sightseer
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 176
Recall Summary:
On certain model d30b motor homes built on a Ford chassis, a plate, which is used to support the spare tire, was inadvertently left off a number of these motor homes.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the spare tire mount and, if necessary, install a new support plate. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2003. 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 1-641-585-6939.
Recall Notes:
Winnebago recall no. 87. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2003
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