Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 97V-012 · Forest River and Freightliner vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 97V-012 covers 10,590 Forest River and Freightliner vehicles for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
The risk
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997. 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 July 11, 1988 to September 12, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.