View And Itasca Navion Recalled For Faulty Seat Assembly

January 7, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ITASCA / NAVION     2010
     WINNEBAGO / VIEW     2010
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 21, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V500000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12
Summary: 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.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
Notes: 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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