The defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhomes. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly resulting in the mirrors falling off while driving.
The risk
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will check the location of the mirror and remove and reinstall it to the correct location, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 149.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Intent | 2018, 2019 |
Components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Intent | 2018 | 2 | 4 |
| Winnebago Intent | 2019 | 0 | 3 |
Other visibility recalls in 2018
34 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the visibility; Winnebago Industries, Inc filed 49 campaigns in all.
| 18V935000 31 Dec 2018 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 18V891000 14 Dec 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 18V852000 30 Nov 2018 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V842000 28 Nov 2018 | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 18V812000 16 Nov 2018 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 18V793000 9 Nov 2018 | Ducati North America |
| 18V768000 31 Oct 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 18V736000 17 Oct 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018