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Recall

Itasca Suncruiser — 05V077000

NHTSA ID
05V077000
Make
Itasca
Model
Suncruiser
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-03-02
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
228
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
94

Summary

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON 24,000-LB GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR)WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH 235/80R22.5G XRV TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE MOTOR HOMES WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRE LABEL.

Consequence

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.

Affected Vehicles

Itasca Suncruiser
Model Years: 2005

2005 Itasca Suncruiser