Tuesday, July 29, 2008
RECALL: 2008 WINNEBAGO/ITASCA MOTOR HOMES: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURES ON TAGS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
ITASCA / CAMBRIA 2008
ITASCA / IMPULSE 2008
ITASCA / SPIRIT 2008
WINNEBAGO / ACCESS 2008
WINNEBAGO / ASPECT 2008
WINNEBAGO / CHALET 2009
WINNEBAGO / OUTLOOK 2008
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUL 14, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V337000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1040
Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON MY 2008 FORD E450 CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL REFLECTS THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
Consequence:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR OWNERS IF THEY SO DESIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
Notes:
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 109. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
ITASCA / CAMBRIA 2008
ITASCA / IMPULSE 2008
ITASCA / SPIRIT 2008
WINNEBAGO / ACCESS 2008
WINNEBAGO / ASPECT 2008
WINNEBAGO / CHALET 2009
WINNEBAGO / OUTLOOK 2008
Manufacturer : WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUL 14, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V337000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1040
Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON MY 2008 FORD E450 CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL REFLECTS THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
Consequence:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR OWNERS IF THEY SO DESIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
Notes:
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 109. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
