The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V659000·Announced 2020-10-27

Winnebago Era Recalled for Defective Front Seat Belt Anchor Weld Nut

Winnebago is recalling 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles because a weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the seat belt bracket, reducing retention strength.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchorage) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches. This error reduces the retention strength of the seat belt.

In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO ERA
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Motor Home
Hazard
Affected units
1,806

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)

  • ERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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