NHTSA Recall 04V608000: Buckle assembly (seat belts)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,201 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Itasca Horizon.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V608000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 92 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 18, 2004 |
| Owner notification | November 29, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 04V608000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Horizon | 2004, 2005 |
| Itasca Meridian | 2004, 2005 |
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2004, 2005 |
| Itasca Sunflyer | 2004, 2005 |
| Itasca Sunova | 2004, 2005 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2004, 2005 |
| Rialta Rialta | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Chieftain | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Sightseer | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Vectra | 2004, 2005 |
| Winnebago Voyage | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.