| Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : SIGHTSEER | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020131 - 20020930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V049000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030307 | Date Received by ODI: 20030220 | Date Added to Database: 20030224 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 87 | ||
| Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 176 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MODEL D30B MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS, A PLATE, WHICH IS USED TO SUPPORT THE SPARE TIRE, WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OFF A NUMBER OF THESE MOTOR HOMES. |
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THIS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT, THE SPARE TIRE COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPARE TIRE MOUNT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SUPPORT PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2003. 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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