NHTSA Recall 96V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V137000; Date: Jul. 19, 1996
The backing plate can separate from the axle resulting in a loss of braking action increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Winnebago Wv221rc; 1996 Winnebago Wv221rd
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary:
The bolts holding the rear wheel brake backing plate to the axle were not torqued to correct specifications and can loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealers will retorque the bolts to the correct specifications.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic. Vehicle description: motorhomes. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during August 1996. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 1996
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