Recall 79V126000
Seats — Winnebago · reported 24 May 1979 · 405 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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