WINNEBAGO FUSE 2019: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V568000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO FUSE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-23 2019-08-01 2019-08-02

Production Dates: 2017-11-28 - 2018-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 159

Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fuse motorhomes built on a 2018 Ford Transit chassis and equipped with aluminum wheel feature code 63W. The wheel studs may be too long, preventing the lug nuts from properly securing the wheels.

Consequence

Wheels that cannot be torqued properly may loosen and detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel studs with a shorter version, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 159.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.