Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V273004 Reported October 13, 2000

Winnebago/am-safe safety belt assemblies

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Seat Belts · 6,550 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V273004
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
6,550
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V273004 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V273004

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V273004?

NHTSA recall 00V273004 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on October 13, 2000. It addresses: Winnebago/am-safe safety belt assemblies. The recall affects approximately 6,550 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V273004 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.