Winnebago Winnebago 1989
Model Winnebago made in 1989 by Winnebago got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V012000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 10590 | 01/31/1997 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/03/1997 | 02/06/1997 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V015000 | WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | from 09/01/1987 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1300 | 03/06/1989 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/03/1989 | 02/13/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The optional ride system component can abrade the flexible brake hose that is routed from the differential housing to the crossmember to the rear of the rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Abrasion may cause hose to lose brake fluid and the rearwheel brakes to become inoperable, increasing stopping distance which may resultin an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate flexible brake hose and replace incorrect fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: flexible brake hose.vehicle description: motorhomes mounted on chevrolet chassis and equipped withthe sensoride system/park level option. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V016000 | WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | from 09/01/1987 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1300 | 03/06/1989 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/02/1989 | 02/10/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts, washers, and nuts used to install the optional rear sway bar are incorrect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fasteners may separate and allow rear sway bar to fallto the road surface, causing a road hazard which may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace incorrect fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear sway bar bushings.vehicle description: motorhomes mounted on chevrolet chassis and equipped withthe sensoride system/park level option. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||||
| #68 | 02/14/1997 | 51322 | Recall 97v-012- winnebago industries, inc has determined that a defect exists in certain winnebago and itasca motor homes built between 1989 and 1997- the defect is in the spare tire carrier hoist system- during transit, the hoist compone | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors, causing brake failure, also front brake calipers/pads/guide pins replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors, causing brake failure, also front brake calipers/pads/guide pins replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors, causing brake failure, also front brake calipers/pads/guide pins replaced. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Firestone wilderness at iii tire p278 50 r14 experienced tread separation. *slc | |||