The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V363000·Announced 2015-06-10

Winnebago Metro Link Transit Buses Recalled for Seat Pedestal Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2014-2015 Metro Link transit buses because seats may detach from the floor during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat detachment) that poses a significant risk of personal injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Metro Link transit buses manufactured between December 20, 2013, and April 9, 2015. The recall involves 48 vehicles that may have been built without shims and flat washers on the seat pedestal. This defect allows the seat to detach from the floor in the event of a crash.

If a seat detaches during a vehicle crash, the occupant is at an increased risk of personal injury. Winnebago will work with Metro Worldwide, the transit bus distributor, to notify owners and remedy the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015.

Owners may contact Metro Worldwide customer service at 1-641-903-7377. Winnebago's number for this recall is 132. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO METRO LINK
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
48

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 (1)

  • METRO LINK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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