Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 9 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 1989. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 30, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)

SOME WELDS IN THE RIGHT REAR FRAME SUPPORT EXTENSION STRUCTURE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

NHTSA ID: 89V210000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 3,327

Consequence Summary:

UNDER EXTREME TOWING CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THEHITCH ASSEMBLY TO COME LOOSE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLEBEING TOWED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

COMPLETE WELDS TO PREVENT HITCH ASSEMBLY FROM LOOSENING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 24, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:STOVE

CONTROL KNOBS FOR GAS COOKING RANGE BURNERS MAY BE INCORRECTLY LABELED AS TO BURNER LOCATION.

NHTSA ID: 89V118000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 321

Consequence Summary:

GAS FLOW FROM THE MISLABELED BURNER WOULD IGNITEUNEXPECTEDLY AND COULD CAUSE BODY INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL LABELS THAT CORRECTLY MATCH BURNER LOCATIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC

REAR AXLE BRAKE TUBE FLARE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, A SINGLE FLARE TYPE INSTEAD OF A DOUBLE FLARE TYPE WAS USED.

NHTSA ID: 89V068000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 9

Consequence Summary:

THE SINGLE FLARE MAY FAIL AFTER EXTENDED USE; THISFAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE REAR AXLE BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

THE DOUBLE FLARE TUBE WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE THE SINGLE FLARE TUBE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 25, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT

INCORRECT FLOOR REINFORCEMENT WASHERS WERE USED TO INSTALL THE REAR SOFA SEAT BELT BAR.

NHTSA ID: 89V065000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 628

Consequence Summary:

WASHERS MAY NOT TOLERATE STRESS LOADS AS SET FORTH INSAE TEST PROCEDURES.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE INCORRECT REINFORCEMENT WASHERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 7, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST:HOSE:FLUID

MOTORHOMES ARE SUBJECT TO ROAD AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 89V060000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 7,688

Consequence Summary:

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COULD FATIGUE POWER STEERING HOSECAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING FUNCTION.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A STABILIZING BRACKET FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 22, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

DUE TO CONTACT OF THE METAL SLIDE OF THE LOWER DRAWER IN THE BEDROOM CLOSET WITH A 110-VOLT WIRE FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONVERTER, INSULATION MAY BE STRIPPED FROM THE WIRE.

NHTSA ID: 89V042000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

REPAIR TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH WIRE FROM ELECTRICAL CONVERTER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 21, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR

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

NHTSA ID: 89V041000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF FASTENING BOLTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 3, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

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.

NHTSA ID: 89V015000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,300

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 2, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:SWAY BAR

THE BOLTS, WASHERS, AND NUTS USED TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL REAR SWAY BAR ARE INCORRECT.

NHTSA ID: 89V016000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,300

Consequence Summary:

FASTENERS MAY SEPARATE AND ALLOW REAR SWAY BAR TO FALLTO THE ROAD SURFACE, CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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