Winnebago Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V553000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V553000 by Winnebago Industries Inc.. Includes 3 affected units, REAR SPRINGS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes, manufactured from july 25, 2011, through august 4, 2011and built on sprinter/daimler chassis. the supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance during production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts. this could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time.

Corrective Action

Winnebago is working with sprinter/daimler to notify owners. sprinter/daimler is handling the remedy for this campaign, please see 11v-323. sprinter/daimler dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V553000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Rear springs

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes, manufactured from july 25, 2011, through august 4, 2011and built on sprinter/daimler chassis. the supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance during production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts. this could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time.

Consequence Summary: If a spring eye were to crack, the rear spring could collapse, suddenly upsetting the vehicles handling, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Winnebago is working with sprinter/daimler to notify owners. sprinter/daimler is handling the remedy for this campaign, please see 11v-323. sprinter/daimler dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-aaud.n2rp~sp3x

NHTSA ID: 11V553000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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