2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO RECALL - #21V480000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : REAR/OTHER : RETRACTOR
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO |
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| Manufacturer |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/28/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/23/2021 |
| # Affected |
1,566 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR |
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| Description |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." |
| Consequences |
If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, LINES AND FITTINGS
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