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1988 Winnebago Spectrum Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Aug 24, 1993
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

93V139000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Aug 24, 1993
85 units potentially affected
The defect: THESE MOTORHOMES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES . THE CAUSE IS NOT LIMITED TO ONE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM.
The risk: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES CAN RESULT IN DESTRUCTION OFTHE MOTORHOME AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: WINNEBAGO HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. SINCE THE LENGTH OF TIME TO DEVELOP A FIX FOR THE DEFECT IS UNKNOWN, WINNEBAGO IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THE VEHICLES. PLEASE CONTACT THE WINNEBAGO OWNER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-537-1885.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
93V122000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Jul 19, 1993
88 units potentially affected
The defect: THESE MOTORHOMES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. THE CAUSE IS NOT LIMITED TO ONE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM.
The risk: SHOULD A FIRE OCCUR, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONALINJURY COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR 18 AREAS OF THE ORGINAL DESIGN AND ANY DEALER/OWNER MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
92V149000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Oct 10, 1992
88 units potentially affected
The defect: THE A.I.R./ EXHAUST CHECK VALVES AT THE ENGINE MAY MALFUNCTION ALLOWING HOT EXHAUST GASES TO PASS INTO THE RUBBER HOSES WHICH NORMALLY CARRY UNHEATED AIR.
The risk: THE HOT EXHAUST GASES THAT PASS THROUGH THE CHECK VALVETO THE RUBBER HOSES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO MELT AND/OR IGNITE THE RUBBER HOSE.THE MELTED OR IGNITED RUBBER HOSE WILL DAMAGE THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS ANDTHE FIRE MAY CAUSE FURTHER VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURIES.
The remedy: REPLACE THE MALFUNTIONING CHECK VALVES.
WINNEBAGO IND., INC.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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