Trailer hitchesRecall 80V-056 · 1980 Winnebago LLT

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 80V-056 covers 32 1980 Winnebago LLT for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected321 model

ReportedMay 8, 1980Owners notified May 13, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE MAY BE AN INADEQUATE DISTRIBUTION OF WEIGHT BETWEEN THE TRAILER HITCH AND TRAILER AXLE. THE PROPORTION OF TRAILER WEIGHT ON THE HITCH MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN STABILITY WHILE UNDER TOW.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL A BALLAST WEIGHT BOX AND "A" FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS WHICH WILL ENSURE THE CORRECT DISTRIBUTION OF TRAILER WEIGHT ON THE HITCH.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL TRAILERS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TRAILER HITCH, SUSPENSION; TRAILER AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION OF INSTABILITY COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT DURING ABNORMAL STEERING MANEUVERS SUCH ASSHARP TURNS TO AVOID OBSTACLES IN THE ROAD.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Winnebago LLT1980