Campaign 89V-041

Incorrect number of bolts was used to fasten the rear axle to the frame rails

Defect summary

AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF BOLTS WAS USED TO FASTEN THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRAME RAILS.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING HANGER TO BECOME DETACHEDFROM THE RAILS AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSINGLOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF FASTENING BOLTS.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR AXLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V041000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 89V-041
Make	Model	Model years
Itasca	Suncruiser	1989
Itasca	Superchief	1989
Winnebago	SUN Cruiser	1989
Winnebago	Super Chief	1989

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.