Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 18V-659 · 2019 Winnebago Horizon
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall 18V-659 covers 13 2019 Winnebago Horizon for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V659000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019 Winnebago Horizon vehicles. The affected vehicles have entry doors that have latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The risk
If the door opens while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Winnebago has notified owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 154.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 27, 2018 to August 24, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.