2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT
The 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR, EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywiper (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT, potentially affecting up to 36,663 vehicles.
Recall 18V547000 — STRUCTURE
| 1,066 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent vehicles. The cabinet mirror over the driver's seat may not be properly secured, allowing the mirror to fall while moving.
Consequence: If the mirror falls, it can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install screws to secure the mirror to the overhead cabinet, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
View full details →Recall 18V196000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
| 908 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Intent motorhomes. The top mounting screws for the exterior rearview mirrors may not be installed correctly, possibly resulting in the mirrors falling off while driving.
Consequence: If the mirrors fall off while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V782000 — EQUIPMENT
| 17,360 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540,...
View full details →Recall 24V733000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 17,329 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR SIDE VIEW MIRROR TOP TWO SCREWS SHEARED OF CAUSING THE MIRROR TO COME AWAY FROM THE BODY AND FLOP ABOUT WILDLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR. CURRENTLY I HAVE IT TAPED ON TO THE INTENT. SEND PICTURES OF THE TAPED ED MIRRR AND HOLE SCREW SHOWING SHEARED OF SCREW STILL IN BODY MOUNTING
SIDE PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR BOLTS SHEARED OF WHILE DIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 85 AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSE MIRROR TO HAND AND BANG AGAINT MOTOR HOME UNCONTROLLABLE
Safety Rating for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC 68-17 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners. Addresses a condition of poor cooling from the dash air conditioning and provides instructions on how to replace the evaporator assembly.
7SB003-18-01V — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. Addresses a condition of poor cooling from the dash air conditioning and provides instructions on how to replace the evaporator assembly.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO INTENT
- 2013 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2014 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2015 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2016 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2017 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2018 WINNEBAGO INTENT (current)
- 2019 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2020 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
- 2021 WINNEBAGO INTENT — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints