Doors: latchRecall 81V-082 · 1981 Winnebago Trekker
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 81V-082 covers 209 1981 Winnebago Trekker for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V082000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
UNDER CERTAIN JARRING CONDITIONS THE REAR HATCH TYPE DOOR MAY OPEN WITHOUT ADVANCE WARNING.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LOCK AND RELATED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; REAR HATCH DOOR LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE HATCH DOOR COMES OPEN WITHOUT WARNING DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION, PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR COULD BE THROWN FROM VEHICLEAND INJURED.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO CARRY PASSENGERS OR CARGO IN THIS AREA UNTIL THEPROBLEM IS CORRECTED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1981 to June 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.