Seat belt retractor may lock/fmvss 208 and 209
Defect Summary
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 solis, travato, and ekko vehicles, equipped with ge-es double flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Winnebago will work with freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 23, 2021. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
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FAQ: Recall 21V480000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V480000?
NHTSA recall 21V480000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on June 25, 2021. It addresses: Seat belt retractor may lock/fmvss 208 and 209. The recall affects approximately 1,566 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 21V480000 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.