NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Winnebago WV221RC Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Winnebago WV221RC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Winnebago WV221RC. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Winnebago WV221RC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components
Reported July 19, 1996 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Owners notified July 26, 1996 · Vehicles built March 1, 1996 – April 1, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE BOLTS HOLDING THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE BACKING PLATE TO THE AXLE WERE NOT TORQUED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAN LOOSEN.
Safety consequence
THE BACKING PLATE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. 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.
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