Recall 96V-036: 1995 Itasca Suncruiser
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for unknown or other, reported to NHTSA on Feb 21, 1996, covering about 424 vehicles.
The problem
The awning attached for the slide-out room can unfurl or unroll during transit causing the bracket to rip free of the sidewall.
The risk
The awning could break loose while the vehicle is in motion resulting in a vehicle accident and personal injury.
The fix
Carefree of colorado is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install arm locks, anti-billow studs and brackets as well as wind deflectors on these awnings.
Notes
System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with slide-out rooms. Also see campaign no. 96e003, carefree of colorado, the supplier of the awning. 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 1-515-582-3535 or carefree at 1-800-621-2617. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Unknown or Other |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V036000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca Suncruiser | 1995 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-036?
The awning attached for the slide-out room can unfurl or unroll during transit causing the bracket to rip free of the sidewall.
How is recall 96V-036 fixed?
Carefree of colorado is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install arm locks, anti-billow studs and brackets as well as wind deflectors on these awnings.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.