Recall 20V659 affects 1,806 2012-2021 Winnebago Era vehicles for weak shoulder-belt anchorage. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 1,806 2012-2021 Era vehicles because a weld nut for the shoulder belt upper anchorage was installed on the wrong side of its bracket. The weaker seat-belt attachment can leave a passenger with inadequate protection in a crash, and Winnebago dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Bracket-D Ring on the 2012-2021 Winnebago Era is the upper shoulder-belt anchorage bracket. It is the fixed metal bracket where the shoulder belt attaches to the vehicle body, so the belt can hold the occupant in position during a sudden stop or crash. The bracket depends on the weld nut being on the correct side, because that nut gives the attachment point its designed clamping strength.
On affected Era vehicles, the weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket during assembly. That changes how the shoulder-belt anchor is retained and reduces the retention strength of the seat belt. The repair checks the weld nut location and, when needed, adds a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location.
There is no warning sign before failure. The bracket is hidden behind trim, and an owner is not expected to feel a loose belt or see the nut position during normal use.
Who's affected?
Spans 10 Era model years (2012-2021), with the seat belt anchorage and seat belt system listed for each year.
| 2021 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2018 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2018 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2013 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2013 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2012 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2012 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2015 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2015 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2016 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2016 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2014 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2014 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2017 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2017 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2020 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2020 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2019 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| 2019 Winnebago Era | seat belt |
| Units affected | 1,806 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, an affected shoulder belt upper anchorage does not provide the intended level of passenger protection, increasing the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule service soon if it is. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2021 Winnebago Era is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the free shoulder-belt anchorage repair, including inspection and installation of the serrated flange nut that restores anchorage retention strength.
- Bring the recall notice if Winnebago mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V659 when you call.
- Ask the dealer how to handle passenger seating until the shoulder-belt anchorage repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician coordinates the inspection of the affected Era and installs a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location for the shoulder belt bracket. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a repair tied to this seat belt bracket condition before the recall notice, ask Winnebago Customer Care how to submit documentation under its reimbursement plan on file.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 27, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 7, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| December 7, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 21, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 14, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V659?
Recall 20V659 covers 1,806 2012-2021 Winnebago Era vehicles with a shoulder belt anchorage defect. A weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket, reducing seat belt retention strength. Winnebago dealers will inspect affected units and install a serrated flange nut for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2021 Winnebago Era is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Era is included in recall 20V659. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the inspection and seat belt anchorage repair. Reference recall number 20V659 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Winnebago dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and install the serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced passenger protection in a crash. In NHTSA campaign 20V659, the shoulder belt upper anchorage can fail to provide adequate protection because the weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket. Winnebago's dealer repair corrects the anchorage hardware for free.
What if I bought my Winnebago Era used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012-2021 Era is included, then call a franchised Winnebago dealer or Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V659000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-800-537-1885 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V659 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V659000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →