NHTSA Recall 97V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V012000; Date: Feb. 3, 1997
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Forest River Motorhome; 1998 Freightliner MT; 2000 Freightliner MT; 2001 Freightliner MT; 2002 Freightliner MT; 1992 Itasca Adventurer; 1993 Itasca Adventurer; 1994 Itasca Adventurer; 1995 Itasca Adventurer; 1996 Itasca Adventurer; 1997 Itasca Adventurer; 1991 Itasca Elandan; 1993 Itasca Suncruiser; 1995 Itasca Suncruiser; 1997 Itasca Suncruiser; 1993 Itasca Sundance; 1994 Itasca Sundance; 1990 Itasca Sunflyer; 1991 Itasca Sunflyer; 1992 Itasca Sunflyer; 1993 Itasca Sunflyer; 1997 Itasca Sunflyer; 1987 Itasca Sunrise; 1988 Itasca Sunrise; 1992 Winnebago Adventurer; 1993 Winnebago Adventurer; 1994 Winnebago Adventurer; 1995 Winnebago Adventurer; 1996 Winnebago Adventurer; 1997 Winnebago Adventurer; 1995 Winnebago Brave; 1996 Winnebago Brave; 1994 Winnebago Chieftain; 1991 Winnebago Elandan; 1992 Winnebago Elante; 1993 Winnebago Elante; 1994 Winnebago Elante; 1993 Winnebago Minnie Winnie; 1994 Winnebago Minnie Winnie; 1993 Winnebago Shell; 1989 Winnebago Winnebago
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 10,590
Recall Summary:
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin February 14, 1997. 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: Jan 31, 1997
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