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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V480📅 Jun 28, 2021

2021–2022 Winnebago Ekko & 2021–2022 Winnebago Solis + 1 more recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V480000
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,566
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Owner phone
1-800-537-1885
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 23, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V480 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V480?

2021–2022 Winnebago Ekko & 2021–2022 Winnebago Solis + 1 more. 1,566 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Winnebago dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-537-1885.