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HighNHTSA·21V480000·Announced 2023-01-06

Winnebago RV Models Recalled for Seat Belt Retractor Failure on Inclines

Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko models equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats because seat belt retractors may lock when the vehicle is on a slight incline, creating risk that passengers may feel trapped.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural defect in seat belt mechanisms that violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 208 and 209. The defect presents a risk-of-harm scenario where occupants may have difficulty exiting the vehicle due to seat belt retractor locking. However, no actual injuries or deaths have been reported, making this a theoretical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock when the vehicle is on a slight incline. These seats fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 208 (Occupant Crash Protection) and 209 (Seat Belt Assemblies).

If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Winnebago will notify owners and work with dealers to inspect and repair the affected seats at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. For more information or to schedule service, owners can contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885, or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

The recalled product

Product
2022 WINNEBAGO SOLIS
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Motorhome
Hazard
  • seat-belt-failure
  • occupant-entrapment
Affected units
1,566

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SOLIS
  • EKKO
  • TRAVATO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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