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.
Contacts
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 10V248000.
- 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.