Winnebago recalls 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles with seat belt upper anchorage that may not protect passengers in crashes. Owners must have seat belt inspected and fixed free of charge by dealers.
In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Winnebago is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles because the seat belt upper anchorage may not protect passengers in crashes. This could increase injury risk if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226508-winnebago-2017-era-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226508-winnebago-2017-era-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V659000
“Winnebago 2017 Era Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226508-winnebago-2017-era-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 20V659000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V659000).
The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches. This reduces the retention strength of the seat belt, meaning it may not hold securely during a crash and could increase injury risk to passengers.
Owners of Winnebago Era 170X vehicles from 2012 to 2021 are affected. Passengers in these vehicles are at risk during crashes due to the seat belt issue.
Check if your Winnebago Era 170X vehicle was manufactured between 2012 and 2021. The recall covers specific models from this production period.
Call 1-800-537-1885 to get notified about the recall and schedule a seat belt inspection.
Dealers will inspect the affected seat belt and install a serrated flange nut for free.
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.
The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
Winnebago is recalling 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. Check your vehicle's production year to see if it falls within this range.
Winnebago will notify you and dealers will coordinate the inspection and installation of a serrated flange nut for free.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V659000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 20V659000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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