Itasca Sunova; Winnebago Sightseer: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 5, 2010

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Itasca Sunova (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009); Winnebago Sightseer (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 Winnebago Sightseer And Itasca Sunova Motor Homes because The dinette area Seat Belt restraints on those Vehicles fail to comply with The requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly anchorages." in a collision, The generated crash forces Can cause The restraint's attachment to tear And allow The anchor to separate from The Body of The Vehicle.

Potentially affected

1925

What can happen

If The restraint separates from The Vehicle during a crash, The Belt will not properly restrain The Seat occupant, increasing The risk of injury or death to The occupant.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners a dealers will repair The Vehicles Free of Charge. The Safety recall began on December 10, 2010. Owners May contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Recall notes

Winnebago Safety recall no. 119.OWNERS May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

Dec. 10, 2010

Manufacturer campaign number

119

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

210

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

10V467000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.