NHTSA Recall 21V480000: Retractor (seat belts)
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,566 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Winnebago Ekko.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V480000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | June 25, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V480000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Ekko | 2021, 2022 |
| Winnebago Solis | 2021, 2022 |
| Winnebago Travato | 2021, 2022 |
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.