Recall 16V794 covers 816 2017 Itasca Navion and View motorhomes with loose front-seat mounting bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Itasca dealer.
Itasca is recalling 816 2017 Navion and View motorhomes because loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts can let the seats detach from their pedestals. If a seat detaches, the risk of injury and crash increases; Itasca dealers will secure the seats free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver and front passenger seats in the 2017 Itasca Navion and View motorhomes are bolted to metal mounting pedestals. Those pedestals anchor each seat to the motorhome body so the seat stays in place during normal driving, braking, and a crash. The seat belt system depends on that seat base staying fixed.
On affected motorhomes, the seat mounting bolts were not tightened to the required torque during production. A loose bolt leaves the seat clamped with less force than designed. With vibration and occupant movement, the seat can shift on the pedestal. If enough bolts loosen, the seat can detach from the mounting pedestal.
There is no warning sign before failure. A seat can feel normal until the mounting bolts loosen enough for movement or separation.
Who's affected?
Covers the Navion and View in the 2017 model year, both tied to the seat assembly.
| 2017 Itasca Navion | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2017 Winnebago View | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 816 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat detaches from its mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash. Schedule the recall repair soon so the seat mounting bolts are tightened to the proper specification. Repair is free at any franchised Itasca dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Itasca Navion or View is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Itasca dealer to schedule the free seat-mounting-bolt tightening that secures the driver and front passenger seats to their pedestals.
- Bring the recall notice if Itasca has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V794 when you call.
- Ask the dealer before driving if either front seat feels loose or shifts on its pedestal.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Itasca technician checks the driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts and tightens them to the proper specification. The recall repair is free, including the dealer labor needed to secure the seats to their mounting pedestals. This is a bolt tightening repair, not a seat replacement, unless the dealer finds another covered issue during the recall work. Schedule the service with an Itasca dealer and reference recall 16V794.
Timeline
| November 1, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V794?
Recall 16V794 covers 816 2017 Itasca Navion and View motorhomes with loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts. If a seat detaches from its mounting pedestal, injury and crash risk increases. Dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Itasca Navion or View is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 16V794. If it is, contact a franchised Itasca dealer and ask for the seat mounting bolt repair. Reference recall number 16V794 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 16V794 is free. The dealer will tighten the driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts to the proper specification.
Is it safe to drive before this seat recall is repaired?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety concern is that a loose driver or front passenger seat can detach from its mounting pedestal, increasing injury and crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free bolt-tightening repair with a franchised Itasca dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V794000 |
|---|---|
| Itasca customer service | 1-800-537-1885 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V794 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V794000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →