| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : MOTORHOME | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19880711 - 19960912 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V012000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970131 | Date Received by ODI: 19970203 | Date Added to Database: 19970206 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FOREST RIVER, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10590 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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