Winnebago 221B (2002) – 02V153000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard