SeatsRecall 16V-794 · Itasca and Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 16V-794 covers 816 Itasca and Winnebago vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V794000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 Winnebago View and Itasca Navion motorhomes manufactured March 21, 2016, to September 15, 2016. The affected vehicles may have loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts, possibly allowing the seats to detach from the mounting pedestals.
The risk
If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 21, 2016 to September 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.