2002 Itasca 221B, Itasca Sunstar and others recall: trailer hitches
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 12, 2002. It covers about 229 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 229
- reported
- Jun 12, 2002
- owners notified
- Jun 21, 2002
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V153000
Affected vehicles
- Itasca 221B 2002 2002
- Itasca Sunstar 2002 2002
- Rialta Rialta 2002 2002
- Winnebago 221B 2002 2002
- Winnebago 222FD 2002 2002
- Winnebago 222HD 2002 2002
- Winnebago 222QD 2002 2002
- Winnebago Vista 2002 2002
Questions about recall 02V153000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Itasca 221B, Itasca Sunstar and others trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 02V153000, reported on June 12, 2002, covers about 229 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V153000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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