NHTSA Campaign 89V015000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by WINNEBAGO IND., INC. · Reported Feb 3, 1989 · 1,300 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
ABRASION MAY CAUSE HOSE TO LOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE REARWHEEL BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITASCA | ITASCA | 1987 | 1,300 |
| ITASCA | ITASCA | 1988 | 1,300 |
| ITASCA | ITASCA | 1989 | 1,300 |
| WINNEBAGO | WINNEBAGO | 1987 | 1,300 |
| WINNEBAGO | WINNEBAGO | 1988 | 1,300 |
| WINNEBAGO | WINNEBAGO | 1989 | 1,300 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V015000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.