Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-068 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 89V-068 covers 9 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR AXLE BRAKE TUBE FLARE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, A SINGLE FLARE TYPE INSTEAD OF A DOUBLE FLARE TYPE WAS USED.
The risk
THE SINGLE FLARE MAY FAIL AFTER EXTENDED USE; THISFAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE DOUBLE FLARE TUBE WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE SINGLE FLARE TUBE.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.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 March 1, 1989 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.