Mechanical: carrier/rackRecall 18V-274 · Winnebago vehicles
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 18V-274 covers 293 Winnebago vehicles for a mechanical: carrier/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V274000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018 Winnebago Travato and 2018-2019 Winnebago Era, and Revel recreational vehicles. The roof rack may not have been installed with the correct fasteners, possibly resulting in the roof rack detaching from the vehicle while moving.
The risk
If the roof rack detaches while moving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will add a screw adjacent to each rivet, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 150.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 9, 2017 to April 24, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.