The problem
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010 view and itasca navion motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "Seat belt assembly." The seats are missing a reinforcing plate.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Dealers will remove the swivel and install a new design of swivel that does not require a reinforcing plate in order to meet the standard. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Contacts
Winnebago safety recall no. 114. 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> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Itasca, Winnebago dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V500000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.