NHTSA Recall 23V365000: Critical fasteners (seat belts)
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,328 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Itasca Sunstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V365000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 175 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | May 24, 2023 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago Shell, 2021-2023 Winnebago Inspire, 2022-2023 Winnebago Vista, Adventurer, Forza, Journey and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes. The seat belt attachment may have been improperly tightened. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
A loose seat belt attachment may not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat belt attachment fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 175.
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 23V365000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Sunstar | 2022, 2023 |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2022, 2023 |
| Winnebago Forza | 2022, 2023 |
| Winnebago Inspire | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2022, 2023 |
| Winnebago Shell | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Winnebago Vista | 2022, 2023 |
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.