WINNEBAGO ERA (2017) recall — Equipment
Winnebago is recalling 2012-2018 ERA motorhomes due to risk of cabinet shelf detachment causing distraction or injury to drivers. Owners must contact Winnebago for free safety fixes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2012-2018 ERA motorhomes because the overhead cabinet shelf might detach and fall into the cab, distracting the driver and increasing crash risk. This recall affects owners who need to have the shelf securely attached to prevent potential injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226507-winnebago-2017-era-motorhome-recall-cabinet-shelf-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226507-winnebago-2017-era-motorhome-recall-cabinet-shelf-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V042000
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“Winnebago 2017 ERA Motorhome Recall: Cabinet Shelf Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226507-winnebago-2017-era-motorhome-recall-cabinet-shelf-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V042000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V042000).
Why it’s dangerous
The cabinet shelf may be improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the driver's cab area. This can distract the driver or cause injury by hitting them directly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the cabinet shelf detaches during use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Winnebago ERA motorhome was purchased between 2012 and 2018. The recall applies to models with the overhead cabinet shelf that may have been improperly attached.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Reach out to Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free installation of support brackets and additional screws.
Get Safety Fix
Dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label to prevent cabinet shelf detachment.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Questions people ask
Why is my Winnebago ERA motorhome being recalled?
The recall is for certain 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes where the overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area.
How can I check if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your Winnebago ERA motorhome was purchased between 2012 and 2018. The recall applies to models with the overhead cabinet shelf that may have been improperly attached.
What should I do if I own a recalled motorhome?
Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free installation of support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V042000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 19V042000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. 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 #19V042000 (January 17, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.
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