NHTSA Recall 10V467000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V467000; Date: Oct. 5, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Itasca Sunova; 2006 Itasca Sunova; 2007 Itasca Sunova; 2008 Itasca Sunova; 2009 Itasca Sunova; 2005 Winnebago Sightseer; 2006 Winnebago Sightseer; 2007 Winnebago Sightseer; 2008 Winnebago Sightseer; 2009 Winnebago Sightseer
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,925
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 2010
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