SeatsRecall 10V-248 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 10V-248 covers 252 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2010.
Source: NHTSA recall 10V248000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VIEW, VIEW PROFILE, ITASCA NAVION, AND NAVION IQ MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING BOLT IN THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATS.
The risk
IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE SEAT AND/OR SEAT BELT MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR THE EXISTENCE AND TORQUE OF THE SEAT BOLTS AND INSTALL AND/OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
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>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 27, 2009 to January 21, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.