Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 96V-137 · Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 96V-137 covers 32 Winnebago vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V137000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE BACKING PLATE TO THE AXLE WERE NOT TORQUED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN LOOSEN.
The risk
THE BACKING PLATE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1996 to April 1, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.