Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes, An Improperly Mounted Trailer Hitch May Have Been Installed On These Motor Homes. The Trailer Hitch May Not Have All The Required Fasteners Attached To The Motor Home.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
221B
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V153000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If The Hitch Is Utilized, It Could Stress The Existing Fasteners. A Condition Could Exist That Would Shear Or Loosen The Remaining Fastener Causing The Hitch To Separate From The Vehicle, Resulting In Bodily Injury And/Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Trailer Hitch, And If Necessary, Add Or Replace The Mounting Hardware. Owner Notification Began June 21, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020116
End Of Manufacture
20020313
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
229
Date Owners Notified
20020621
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020612