Wheels: hubRecall 88V-115 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 88V-115 covers 42 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a wheels: hub problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1988.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected424 models
ReportedJul 19, 1988Owners notified Jul 1, 1988
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

DECORATIVE REAR AXLE COVERS, WHICH ARE HELD IN PLACE BY WHEEL RIM LUG NUTS, DO NOT ALLOW THE LUG NUTS TO RETAIN THE PROPER TORQUE.

The risk

LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN, ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATEFROM THE HUB, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE DECORATIVE AXLE COVERS WITH COVERS WHICH HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE COVERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES MOUNTED ON FORD CHASSIS.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1987 to January 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.