1996 WINNEBAGO WV221RD Recalls (2)

Campaign:

96V137000 on 07/22/1996

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components

Manufactured:

02/29/1996 - 03/31/1996

Affected:

32

Defect:

The bolts holding the rear wheel brake backing plate to the axle were not torqued to correct specifications and can loosen.

Consequence:

The backing plate can separate from the axle resulting in a loss of braking action increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Dealers will retorque the bolts to the correct specifications.

Notes:

System: brakes; hydraulic. vehicle description: motorhomes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. note: 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 1-515-582-6939. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

96V191000 on 10/16/1996

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

01/01/1996 - 03/28/1996

Affected:

84

Defect:

The seat belt "d" ring support bracket for the two companion seats (seats behind the driver/front passenger seats) was incorrectly installed.

Consequence:

In its present location, the support bracket is not attached to a structural member and can separate from its mounting during an accident increasing the risk of personal injury.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove and replace the seat belt "d" ring support bracket in the correct location.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note: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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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