FEATHERLITE MOTOR HOME 2000: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| Make : FEATHERLITE | Model : MOTOR HOME | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1988-07-11 - 1996-09-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V012000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-01-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-02-03 | Date Added to Database: 1997-02-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10590 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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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