Winnebago Fuse recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 1, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Winnebago Industries, Inc. recalls 2018–2019 Winnebago Fuse

Recall number

19V568000

Brand / firm

Winnebago

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 112 units

Why it was recalled

Wheels that cannot be torqued properly may loosen and detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fuse motorhomes built on a 2018 Ford Transit chassis and equipped with aluminum wheel feature code 63W. The wheel studs may be too long, preventing the lug nuts from properly securing the wheels.

What to do

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel studs with a shorter version, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 159.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.