Winnebago Horizon problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2018–2020: 2 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Exterior Lighting #24V733000 · 2024 · 17,329 units
Problem: 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."
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #18V659000 · 2018 · 13 units
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."
Risk: If the door opens while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
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.
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