NHTSA Recall 16V155000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V155000; Date: Mar. 16, 2016
Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Itasca Suncruiser; 2016 Winnebago Adventurer; 2015 Winnebago Commercial Vehicle
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 31
Recall Summary:
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 itasca suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.
How to Fix:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 140.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 2016
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