Tether: strap/webbingRecall 13V-400 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 13V-400 covers 164 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a tether: strap/webbing problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V400000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Aspect and Itasca Cambria (models 730C and 730J) motorhomes, manufactured March 12, 2012, through May 31, 2013. The child seat tether is mounted in an improper position.
The risk
This improper position does not allow the child seat to be used properly and in the event of a crash, it will not allow the child seat to properly protect the occupant which increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will remove the child tether, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or. Winnebago's campaign number is 130.
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.
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 March 12, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.