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HighNHTSA·18V659000·Announced 2018-09-24

Winnebago Recalls 2019 Horizon RVs Due to Door Latch Defect

Winnebago is recalling 2019 Horizon vehicles because improperly adjusted door latch rods may allow the entry door to open while moving, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

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 vehicle defect where a door may open while moving, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Winnebago Horizon vehicles. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted. This defect allows the door to open while the vehicle is moving, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

If the door opens while the vehicle is moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. The recall began on October 26, 2018.

Winnebago has notified owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 154. 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.

The recalled product

Product
WINNEBAGO HORIZON
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
13

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 (1)

  • HORIZON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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