Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 86V-074 · Winnebago vehicles

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 86V-074 covers 17 Winnebago vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected172 models
ReportedJun 2, 1986Owners notified Mar 15, 1986
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE FIT OF THE WHEEL TO THE FRONT HUB LUGS COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE LUG NUTS WHILE DRIVING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOOSENED WHEEL LUG NUTS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTORHOME WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE WHEEL RIMS WITH RIMS THAT DO NOT INTERFERE.

SYSTEM: WHEELS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTORHOMES WITH GOTTI RIM (STYLIZED WHEELS).

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 1, 1985 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.