Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V081000 Reported April 21, 1998

Winnebago/tires

Q: What is recall 98V081000?

NHTSA recall 98V081000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on April 21, 1998. It addresses: Winnebago/tires. The recall affects approximately 2,830 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · N/A · 2,830 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V081000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,830

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 21, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with continental general tires. certain tires, when installed on these motor homes, can experience premature tire deterioration.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause the tire to deflate and personal injury and/or property damage can result.

Corrective Action

Dealers, in conjunction with continental general tire, will remove and replace these tires with new tires and new valve stems. the front tires and spare tire will be the same size as the existing tires. the rear tires will be size 215/70r15c and have a higher load rating.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V081000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V081000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V081000?

NHTSA recall 98V081000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on April 21, 1998. It addresses: Winnebago/tires. The recall affects approximately 2,830 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V081000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.