Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : CW825FT | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19900101 - 19901201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V151000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911113 | Date Received by ODI: 19910917 | Date Added to Database: 19910925 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 160 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING NUT THAT HOLDS THE LOWER BALL JOINT TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE WAS NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY. |
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Consequence:
IF THE LOWER BALL JOINT BECOMES DISCONNECTED FROM THESTEERING KNUCKLE, THE WHEEL WILL TIP OUTWARD RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINTS, REPLACE WORN PARTS, AND TORQUE THE LOWER BALL JOINT MOUNTING NUT 130 TO 150 FOOT POUNDS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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