| Make : RIALTA | Model : RIALTA | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20010201 - 20010622 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V298000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20011018 | Date Received by ODI: 20010915 | Date Added to Database: 20011001 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 396 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS 222FD, 222QD, AND 222HD). THE WHEEL COVER CAN ROTATE WHILE MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL. |
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Consequence:
IF THE COVER ROTATES TO THE VALVE STEM, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT COULD SHEAR THE VALVE STEM OFF, LEADING TO A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE. THIS RAPID TIRE AIR LOSS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER VALVE STEMS AND WHEEL COVERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 18, 2001. 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 1-641-585-6939. |
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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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