1990-2002 Forest River Motorhome, Freightliner MT and others recall: carrier/rack
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 3, 1997. It covers about 10,590 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,590
- reported
- Feb 3, 1997
- owners notified
- Jan 31, 1997
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Recall number 97V012000
Affected vehicles
- Forest River Motorhome 2000 2000
- Freightliner MT 1998, 2000-2002 1998200020012002
- Itasca Adventurer 1992-1997 199219931994199519961997
- Itasca Elandan 1991 1991
- Itasca Suncruiser 1993, 1995, 1997 199319951997
- Itasca Sundance 1993-1994 19931994
- Itasca Sunflyer 1990-1993, 1997 19901991199219931997
- Winnebago Adventurer 1992-1997 199219931994199519961997
- Winnebago Brave 1995-1996 19951996
- Winnebago Chieftain 1994 1994
- Winnebago Elandan 1991 1991
- Winnebago Elante 1992-1994 199219931994
- Winnebago Minnie Winnie 1993-1994 19931994
- Winnebago Shell 1993 1993
Questions about recall 97V012000
Is there a recall on the 1990-2002 Forest River Motorhome, Freightliner MT and others carrier/rack?
Yes. Recall 97V012000, reported on February 3, 1997, covers about 10,590 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V012000?
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
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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