Solis (Winnebago) – Seat Belt Retractor Problem (2021)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2022 WINNEBAGO SOLIS
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2022
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 WINNEBAGO SOLIS vehicles due to seat belts:rear/other:retractor issues. If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026