Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-015 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 89V-015 covers 1,300 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OPTIONAL RIDE SYSTEM COMPONENT CAN ABRADE THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ROUTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING TO THE CROSSMEMBER TO THE REAR OF THE REAR AXLE.
The risk
ABRASION MAY CAUSE HOSE TO LOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE REARWHEEL BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
SYSTEM: FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES MOUNTED ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITHTHE SENSORIDE SYSTEM/PARK LEVEL OPTION.
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 September 1, 1987 to January 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.