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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 02V153📅 Jun 13, 2002

2002 Itasca 221B & 2002 Itasca Sunstar + 6 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motor homes, an improperly mounted trailer hitch may have been installed on these motor homes. The trailer hitch may not have all the required fasteners attached to the motor home.

💥 The risk

If the hitch is utilized, it could stress the existing fasteners. A condition could exist that would shear or loosen the remaining fastener causing the hitch to separate from the vehicle, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the trailer hitch, and if necessary, add or replace the mounting hardware. Owner notification began june 21, 2002. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V153000
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
229
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 21, 2002
Built
Jan 16, 2002 – Mar 13, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V153 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V153?

2002 Itasca 221B & 2002 Itasca Sunstar + 6 more. 229 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Itasca dealer to book the free repair.