Itasca and Winnebago Recall 89V015000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 89V015000 · announced February 3, 1989 · filed by Winnebago Ind., Inc. · 1,300 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

ABRASION MAY CAUSE HOSE TO LOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE REARWHEEL BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES MOUNTED ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITHTHE SENSORIDE SYSTEM/PARK LEVEL OPTION.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1987 Itasca Itasca
• 1988 Itasca Itasca
• 1989 Itasca Itasca
• 1987 Winnebago Winnebago
• 1988 Winnebago Winnebago
• 1989 Winnebago Winnebago

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.