2000 FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME Recalls (2)

Campaign:

97V012000 on 02/05/1997

Component:

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack

Manufactured:

07/10/1988 - 09/11/1996

Affected:

10,590

Defect:

The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.

Consequence:

The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Correction:

Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. 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:

01V097005 on 06/17/2001

Component:

Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Manufactured:

01/18/2000 - 05/30/2001

Defect:

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Consequence:

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Correction:

Am-safe notified forest river customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. am-safe is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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 am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.

Notes:

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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