Home › Latest recalls › Recall 04V-608

Recall 04V-608: 2004–2005 Itasca Horizon, 2004–2005 Itasca Meridian and 12 more

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Dec 18, 2004, covering about 6,201 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-608
Report date
Dec 18, 2004
Vehicles affected
6,201
Owners notified
Nov 29, 2004

The problem

Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

The risk

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

The fix

Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes

Winnebago recall no. 92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Recall details

ManufacturerWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentSeat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number04V608000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Itasca Horizon2004, 2005All years
Itasca Meridian2004, 2005All years
Itasca Suncruiser2004, 2005All years
Itasca Sunflyer2004, 2005All years
Itasca Sunova2004, 2005All years
Itasca Sunrise2004, 2005All years
Rialta Rialta2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Adventurer2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Brave2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Chieftain2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Journey2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Sightseer2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Vectra2004, 2005All years
Winnebago Voyage2005All 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 04V-608?

Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

How is recall 04V-608 fixed?

Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

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.