Recall Corner — March 2002

Winnebago Industries has announced recall 84 (NHTSA recall 01V298), which affects 396 model-year 2002 Winnebago Rialta motorhomes made between February 2001 and June 2001.

On certain motorhomes, the wheel cover (hubcap) can rotate while mounted on the wheel. If the cover rotates to the valve stem, it could shear off the valve stem, leading to rapid tire deflation. The rapid air loss could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a potential crash.

Dealers will replace the rubber valve stems and wheel covers, which should take approximately one hour. Service times may necessitate that the vehicle be at the dealership longer.

For more information about this recall, contact Winnebago Industries at (641) 585-6939. The company began owner notification in October 2001.

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Workhorse Custom Chassis Inc. has announced recall 30101-C (NHTSA recall 01V317), which affects 5,011 Workhorse W20, W22, P320032, and P320042 chassis made between April and July 2001 (all 2001 model year).

On certain motorhome chassis, the rear axle U-bolts may not be tightened correctly due to a random production tooling failure. Low U-bolt torque can result in the U-bolts coming loose and not properly retaining the rear axle to the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

Dealers will tighten the rear axle U-bolts, which should take approximately one hour. Service times may necessitate that the vehicle be at the dealership longer.

For more information about this recall, contact Workhorse at (877) 946-7731. The company began owner notification in October 2001.

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