Vehicle recall 81V082000 · July 7, 1981

1981 Winnebago Trekker

Under certain jarring conditions the rear hatch type door may open without advance warning.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Under certain jarring conditions the rear hatch type door may open without advance warning.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the door lock and related parts without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; rear hatch door lock.consequences of defect: if the hatch door comes open without warning duringvehicle operation, passengers riding in the rear could be thrown from vehicleand injured.note: owner is advised not to carry passengers or cargo in this area until theproblem is corrected.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V082000
Reported to NHTSA: July 7, 1981
Filed by: WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
Owner notification: July 31, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 209
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 81V082000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Winnebago Trekker (1981): 1981

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