Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V480000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V480000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 solis, travato, and ekko vehicles, equipped with ge-es double flipseats Includes 1,566 affected units, Seat Belt Retractor May Lock/FMVSS 208 and 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021-2022 solis, travato, and ekko vehicles, equipped with ge-es double flipseats

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 solis, travato, and ekko vehicles, equipped with ge-es double flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Winnebago will work with freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 23, 2021. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V480000

Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-06-25T00:00:00

Subject: Seat belt retractor may lock/fmvss 208 and 209

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 1,566

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 solis, travato, and ekko vehicles, equipped with ge-es double flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Consequence Summary: If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Winnebago will work with freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 23, 2021. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 24.97

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NHTSA ID: 21V480000

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Created At: 1742808662

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