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1996 Winnebago WV221RD Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1996 Winnebago WV221RD. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 1996 Winnebago WV221RD

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 96V191000 Reported 84 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    The seat belt "d" ring support bracket for the two companion seats (seats behind the driver/front passenger seats) was incorrectly installed.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove and replace the seat belt "d" ring support bracket in the correct location.

  2. Foundation components (service brakes)

    NHTSA 96V137000 Reported 32 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    The bolts holding the rear wheel brake backing plate to the axle were not torqued to correct specifications and can loosen.

    Remedy: Dealers will retorque the bolts to the correct specifications.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Winnebago WV221RD. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 1996 Winnebago WV221RD

How do I know if my 1996 Winnebago WV221RD has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Winnebago WV221RD; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Winnebago dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V137000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Winnebago models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.