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1998 FREIGHTLINER MT Recall - Campaign #97V012000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FREIGHTLINER MT RECALL - #97V012000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : CARRIER/RACK

THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.

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Vehicle 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
Manufacturer WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 7/11/1988 - 9/12/1996
Recalled on 2/6/1997
Influenced by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owners Notified on 1/31/1997
# Affected 10,590
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Description THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Consequences THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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