NHTSA Recall 08V337000
Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2008-07-11. An estimated 1,040 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2008-2009 MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON MY 2008 FORD E450 CHASSIS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL REFLECTS THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE.
Risk
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. A DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR OWNERS IF THEY SO DESIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
Manufacturer campaign number: 109
Notes
WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 109.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.