Winnebago ERA: Seat belts

Date

Oct. 27, 2020

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc

Vehicles

Winnebago ERA (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Component

Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of the defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.

Potentially affected

1806

What can happen

In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 14, 2021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

210

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Bracket-D Ring · Shoulder belt upper anchorage bracket · 178547-02

Recall number

20V659000

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.