TSB: ITASCA ITASCA, WINNEBAGO (1989–1997)

Bulletin #68 — February 14, 1997

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID#68
ManufacturerITASCA
ModelsITASCA, WINNEBAGO
Model Years1989–1997
Date IssuedFebruary 14, 1997
Date Added to NHTSAJune 27, 1997
ComponentEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Vehicles Affected18 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

RECALL 97V-012- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT EXISTS IN CERTAIN WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT BETWEEN 1989 AND 1997- THE DEFECT IS IN THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST SYSTEM- DURING TRANSIT, THE HOIST COMPONE

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
ITASCA ITASCA 1997 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1997 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1996 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1996 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1995 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1995 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1994 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1994 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1993 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1993 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1992 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1992 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1991 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1991 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1990 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1990 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
ITASCA ITASCA 1989 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO 1989 354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized ITASCA dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (#68) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.