NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Winnebago Intent Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Winnebago Intent has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Winnebago Intent. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Winnebago Intent owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Winnebago Intent, describing incidents dated March 9, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11186794 · Filed
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
ODI #11186787 · Filed
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…
Inadequate Turn Signal Luminosity/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #24V733000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2024 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17,329 vehicles
Repair completion: 7.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 189 · Owners notified April 17, 2026 · Vehicles built starting August 14, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Cabinet Mirror Over Driver Seat may Fall
NHTSA #18V547000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 2018 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 1,066 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 11, 2019 · Vehicles built May 8, 2017 – August 2, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the mirror falls, it can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Exterior Rearview Mirrors may Fall Off
NHTSA #18V196000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices — Exterior · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2018 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 908 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 149 · Owners notified May 11, 2018 · Vehicles built May 25, 2017 – March 7, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V782000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 17,360 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2012 – December 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Other Winnebago Intent model years
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