VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE
— Recall Campaign #00V273004
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,550 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V273004
| Manufacturer: | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 13, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V273004 |
| Units affected: | 6,550 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
- Consequeces:
- SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-641-585-6939 OR AM-SAFE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AT 219-266-8330. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affects the following:
- 1990 ITASCA SUNDANCER
- 1995 ITASCA SUNFLYER
- 1996 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
- 2000 ITASCA HORIZON
- 2000 ITASCA SPIRIT
- 2000 ITASCA SUNRISE
- 2000 ITASCA SUNRISE SE
- 2000 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
- 2000 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
- 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE
- 2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE SE
- 2000 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN
- 2000 WINNEBAGO MINNIE
- 2000 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE
- 2000 WINNEBAGO redundant SUNCRUISER
- 2001 ULTIMATE FREEDOM