Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 81V-128 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 81V-128 covers 75 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BUNK SUPPORTS AND RELATED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OVERHEAD BUNK MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BUNK COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM ITS SUPPORTS, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THIS SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK UNTIL THE VEHICLE ISCHECKED AND CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.
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 July 1, 1981 to July 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.