WINNEBAGO INTENT 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

2 Complaints 4 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

4 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V733000 SAFETY RECALL
17.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2024
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WINNEBAGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 189
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V547000 SAFETY RECALL
1.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2018
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent vehicles. The cabinet mirror over the driver's seat may not be properly secured, allowing the mirror to fall while moving.

Potential Risk:
If the mirror falls, it can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install screws to secure the mirror to the overhead cabinet, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WINNEBAGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2018
Winnebago Industries, Inc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V196000 SAFETY RECALL
908 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WINNEBAGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 149
Notice Date: May 11, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
Winnebago Industries, Inc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V782000 SAFETY RECALL
17.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2017
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WINNEBAGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Notice Date: Jan 19, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2017

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Campaign: 11186787 Other
Mar 14, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRROR TOP TWO SCREWS SHEARED OF CAUSING THE MIRROR TO COME AWAY FROM THE BODY AND FLOP ABOUT WILDLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. CURRENTLY I HAVE IT TAPED ON TO THE INTENT. SEND PICTURES OF THE TAPED ED MIRRR AND HOLE SCREW SHOWING SHEARED OF SCREW STILL IN BODY MOUNTING

Corrective Action:

THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRROR TOP TWO SCREWS SHEARED OF CAUSING THE MIRROR TO COME AWAY FROM THE BODY AND FLOP ABOUT WILDLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. CURRENTLY I HAVE IT TAPED ON TO THE INTENT. SEND PICTURES OF THE TAPED ED MIRRR AND HOLE SCREW SHOWING SHEARED OF SCREW STILL IN BODY MOUNTING

Additional Notes:

THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRROR TOP TWO SCREWS SHEARED OF CAUSING THE MIRROR TO COME AWAY FROM THE BODY AND FLOP ABOUT WILDLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. CURRENTLY I HAVE IT TAPED ON TO THE INTENT. SEND PICTURES OF THE TAPED ED MIRRR AND HOLE SCREW SHOWING SHEARED OF SCREW STILL IN BODY MOUNTING

Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 11186787
Notice Date: Mar 14, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Campaign: 11186794 Other
Mar 14, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

SIDE PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR BOLTS SHEARED OF WHILE DIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 85 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSE MIRROR TO HAND AND BANG AGAINT MOTOR HOME UNCONTROLLABLE

Corrective Action:

SIDE PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR BOLTS SHEARED OF WHILE DIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 85 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSE MIRROR TO HAND AND BANG AGAINT MOTOR HOME UNCONTROLLABLE

Additional Notes:

SIDE PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR BOLTS SHEARED OF WHILE DIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 85 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSE MIRROR TO HAND AND BANG AGAINT MOTOR HOME UNCONTROLLABLE

Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 11186794
Notice Date: Mar 14, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
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