Suspension: rearRecall 89V-041 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 89V-041 covers 23 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF BOLTS WAS USED TO FASTEN THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRAME RAILS.
The risk
THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING HANGER TO BECOME DETACHEDFROM THE RAILS AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSINGLOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF FASTENING BOLTS.
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.
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 February 1, 1989 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.