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NHTSA Recall 18V659000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2019 Winnebago Horizon.

13
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (October 26)
NHTSA campaign18V659000
Manufacturer campaign154
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedSeptember 24, 2018
Owner notificationOctober 26, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

If the door opens while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V659000

Make and modelModel years
Winnebago Horizon2019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.