Reported Oct 13, 20006,550 vehicles affectedWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Jan 14, 2000 – Sep 15, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
The risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
Owner notification began october 20, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).