SPARTAN ADVANTAGE 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Make : SPARTAN | Model : ADVANTAGE | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 1998-10-02 - 2000-07-25 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V378000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-12-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-12-04 | Date Added to Database: 2000-12-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 77 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 87 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FRONT AXLE AND/OR FRONT TIRES CAN ENCOUNTER UNEQUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE LOADING DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE LOADING OR THE VEHICLE'S LEVELING DEVICE BECOMING IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THIS OVERLOADING CONDITION BY REPLACING DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIRES, WHERE NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2000.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |