Front: control armRecall 91V-151 · Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO IND., INC. recall 91V-151 covers 160 Winnebago vehicles for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING NUT THAT HOLDS THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY.
The risk
IF THE LOWER BALL JOINT BECOMES DISCONNECTED FROM THESTEERING KNUCKLE, THE WHEEL WILL TIP OUTWARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS, REPLACE WORN PARTS, AND TORQUE THE LOWER BALL JOINT MOUNTING NUT 130 TO 150 FOOT POUNDS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.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.
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.