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Winnebago View Recall 16V794: Driver and passenger seats may detach from mounts

NHTSA campaign 16V794, reported November 1, 2016, 816 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 motorhomes built between March 21 and September 15, 2016 may have loose mounting bolts on the driver and front passenger seats. The seats could detach from their mounting pedestals.

If a seat detaches, the risk of injury and a crash increases. Owners will be notified by Winnebago, and authorized dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification at no cost. The recall began November 16, 2016.

To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls and contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885 with any questions.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V794Winnebago Industries, Inc
Component
SEATS
Problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 Winnebago View and Itasca Navion motorhomes manufactured March 21, 2016, to September 15, 2016. The affected vehicles may have loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts, possibly allowing the seats to detach from the mounting pedestals.
Risk
If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Itasca Navion2017
Winnebago View2017