WINNEBAGO WD424RH 1979: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V126000

Make Model Year
WINNEBAGO WD424RH 1979
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1979-06-06 1979-05-24 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1979-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 405

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS". THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT PEDESTALS HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR USING THE INCORRECT HARDWARE.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL FLAT WASHERS BETWEEN FLANGE AND MOUNTING PLATE AND INSTALL PROPER BOLTS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEATS MAY BECOMEDETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.