Itasca Navion; Winnebago View: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 5, 2010

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Itasca Navion (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Winnebago View (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 Winnebago View And Itasca Navion 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

2496

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 add additional Seat Belt anchorages Free of Charge. The Safety recall began on November 12, 2010. Owners May contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Recall notes

Winnebago Safety recall no. 118.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

Nov. 12, 2010

Manufacturer campaign number

118

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

210

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

10V470000

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.