Itasca Sunova (2003) – 03V049000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Model D30B Motor Homes Built On A Ford Chassis, A Plate, Which Is Used To Support The Spare Tire, Was Inadvertently Left Off A Number Of These Motor Homes.

Make Of Vehicle

ITASCA

Model Of Vehicle

SUNOVA

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

03V049000

Component Description

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

Effect Of Defect

Without This Additional Support, The Spare Tire Could Fall Off The Vehicle Resulting In Property Damage And Possibly Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Spare Tire Mount And, If Necessary, Install A New Support Plate. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During March 2003. 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 1-641-585-6939.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20020131

End Of Manufacture

20020930

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

176

Date Owners Notified

20030307

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20030220

Make Campaign Number

87

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard