NHTSA Recall 08V573000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V573000; Date: Oct. 30, 2008
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Itasca Ellipse; 2009 Itasca Ellipse; 2008 Itasca Horizon; 2009 Itasca Horizon; 2008 Itasca Latitude; 2009 Itasca Latitude; 2008 Itasca Meridian; 2009 Itasca Meridian; 2008 Winnebago Destination; 2009 Winnebago Destination; 2008 Winnebago Journey; 2009 Winnebago Journey; 2008 Winnebago Tour; 2009 Winnebago Tour; 2008 Winnebago Vectra; 2009 Winnebago Vectra
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 594
Recall Summary:
Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
How to Fix:
Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2008
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