Itasca and Winnebago Recall 96V225000: Seat Belts, Front, Retractor

NHTSA recall 96V225000 · announced November 5, 1996 · filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. · 491 units affected

The problem

THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WILL NOT ALLOW THE BELT TO BE EXTENDED SO THAT IT CAN BE USED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE DRIVER OR OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES IN THESE VEHICLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CLASS A MOTOR HOMES.OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTOR HOME TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Itasca Itasca
• 1997 Winnebago Winnebago

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.