NHTSA Recall 12V453000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V453000; Date: Sep. 14, 2012
The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Itasca Suncruiser; 2013 Winnebago Vista
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
Winnebago is recalling a model year 2013 winnebago and 2013 itasca motor home built on a Ford f-53 chassis. The steering gear bracket may have been secured with nuts that may damage the bolts due to an incompatibility between the installation torque and the nut finish.
How to Fix:
These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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 6, 2012
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