WheelsRecall 91V-148 · Winnebago vehicles

WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 91V-148 covers 160 Winnebago vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1604 models
ReportedSep 17, 1991Owners notified Nov 13, 1991
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ROAD DEBRIS MAY ENTER AN OPENING IN THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM AND DAMAGE THE BEARING SEAL.

The risk

VEHICLE STABILITY MAY BE IMPAIRED UNDER CERTAIN ROADOR OPERATING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DRILL A 1/8 INCH VENT/DRAIN HOLE, CLEAN THE BEARING SEAL AREA, APPLY HEAVY WASHOUT RESISTANT GREASE BETWEEN THE HUB ASSEMBLY AND THE TRAILING ARM SURFACES, AND INSTALL A FOAM RUBBER PLUG INTO THE ANGLED OPENING AT INBOARD SIDE OF THE TRAILING ARM.

SYSTEM: REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL TRUCKS.

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 January 1, 1990 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.