Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V573000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V573000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Includes 594 affected units, TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF HOLLAND/DAIMLER TRUCKS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

Corrective Action

Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V573000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-30T00:00:00

Subject: Transverse beam/saf holland/daimler trucks

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

Consequence Summary: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.

Corrective Action: Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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