Vehicle recall 97V012000 · February 3, 1997
Itasca Adventurer, Winnebago Adventurer and 14 more models
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
- Consequence
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin February 14, 1997. Note: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 1-515-582-6939.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 1997
- Filed by
- WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 31, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,590
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Motorhome (2000): 2000
- Freightliner MT (1998, 2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998
- Itasca Adventurer (1992-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Itasca Elandan (1991): 1991
- Itasca Suncruiser (1993, 1995, 1997): 1997, 1995, 1993
- Itasca Sundance (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Itasca Sunflyer (1990-1993, 1997): 1997, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Itasca Sunrise (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
- Winnebago Adventurer (1992-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
- Winnebago Brave (1995-1996): 1996, 1995
- Winnebago Chieftain (1994): 1994
- Winnebago Elandan (1991): 1991
- Winnebago Elante (1992-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992
- Winnebago Minnie Winnie (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Winnebago Shell (1993): 1993
- Winnebago Winnebago (1989): 1989
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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