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Recall 00V-273: 2000 Itasca Horizon, 2000 Itasca Spirit and 14 more

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 2000, covering about 6,550 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-273
Report date
Oct 13, 2000
Vehicles affected
6,550
Owners notified
Oct 20, 2000

The problem

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 risk

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

The fix

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V273004

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Itasca Horizon2000All years
Itasca Spirit2000All years
Itasca Sundancer1990All years
Itasca Sunflyer1995All years
Itasca Sunrise2000All years
Itasca Sunrise SE2000All years
Ultimate Advantage2000All years
Ultimate Freedom2001All years
Winnebago Adventurer2000All years
Winnebago Brave2000All years
Winnebago Brave SE2000All years
Winnebago Chieftain2000All years
Winnebago Journey1996All years
Winnebago Minnie2000All years
Winnebago Minnie Winnie2000All years
Winnebago Redundant Suncruiser2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-273?

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.

How is recall 00V-273 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.