WINNEBAGO INTENT (2018) recall — Visibility
Winnebago is recalling 2018-2019 Intent motorhomes due to potential rearview mirror detachment while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must have mirrors reinstalled correctly at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2018-2019 Intent motorhomes because the rearview mirrors might detach while driving, raising crash risk. Affected owners should have the mirrors reinstalled correctly at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225512-winnebago-2018-intent-motorhomes-mirror-fall-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225512-winnebago-2018-intent-motorhomes-mirror-fall-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V196000
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“Winnebago 2018 Intent Motorhomes: Mirror Fall Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225512-winnebago-2018-intent-motorhomes-mirror-fall-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V196000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V196000).
Why it’s dangerous
The top mounting screws for rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, causing them to fall off while driving. This increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with potentially loose rearview mirrors face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhome has rearview mirrors that may have loose mounting screws. The recall started on May 11, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to get the recall details and schedule mirror reinstallation.
Have Mirrors Reinstalled Correctly
Dealers will check and reinstall the rearview mirrors to the correct location at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly causing mirrors to fall off while driving.
How do I know if my motorhome is affected?
Your 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhome may be affected if the rearview mirrors have loose mounting screws.
What should I do if my mirrors are loose?
Contact Winnebago customer service to schedule a free mirror reinstallation at a dealer.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V196000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 18V196000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V196000 (March 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.