The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V274000·Announced 2018-05-02

Winnebago Recalls 2018-2019 RVs Due to Roof Rack Fastener Defect

Winnebago is recalling 293 recreational vehicles because roof racks may detach due to incorrect fasteners, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component (roof rack) that could detach and cause a crash, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Winnebago Travato and 2018-2019 Winnebago Era and Revel recreational vehicles. The recall involves 293 vehicles where the roof rack may not have been installed with the correct fasteners.

If the roof rack detaches from the vehicle while moving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will add a screw adjacent to each rivet free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO REVEL, ERA, TRAVATO
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
293

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • REVEL
  • ERA
  • TRAVATO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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