Itasca · Canada · High
Itasca Sunova, Sunrise +1 more: Seats and Restraints
Affects Itasca Sunova, Sunrise, Suncruiser · 2005–2011 — about 208 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorhomes, the dinette area seatbelts may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 210 - Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages. The final design did not include the steel plate as required by the Standard. During a crash, stress can cause the attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle Failure of the seatbelt anchorage to restrain the occupant as intended would increase the risk of personal injuries during a crash. Correction: Dealers will install additional seatbelt anchorage reinforcement plates.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational