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Recall 01V-128: 2000–2001 Itasca Horizon, 2000–2001 Itasca Spirit and 14 more

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Apr 30, 2001, covering about 4,370 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-128
Report date
Apr 30, 2001
Vehicles affected
4,370
Owners notified
May 25, 2001

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 the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 AM-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

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 byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number01V128004

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Itasca Horizon2000, 2001All years
Itasca Spirit2000, 2001All years
Itasca Sundancer2000, 2001All years
Itasca Sunflyer1995, 1996All years
Itasca Sunrise2000, 2001All years
Itasca Sunrise SE2000, 2001All years
Ultimate Advantage2000, 2001All years
Ultimate Freedom1997, 2001All years
Winnebago Adventurer2000, 2001All years
Winnebago Brave2000, 2001All years
Winnebago Brave SE2000, 2001All years
Winnebago Chieftain2000, 2001All years
Winnebago Journey1996, 1997All years
Winnebago Minnie2000, 2001All years
Winnebago Minnie Winnie2000, 2001All years
Winnebago Sun Cruiser2000, 2001All 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 01V-128?

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 01V-128 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 AM-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

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.