Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V546000 Reported August 17, 2018

Solar charging port circuit is not fused

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · N/A · 6,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V546000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,700
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 17, 2018
Completion Rate
51.35

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 winnebago era, travato, fuse, view, trend, aspect, paseo, via, adventurer, journey, tour, and grand tour motorhomes. these vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.

Safety Consequence

If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on december 4, 2018. the recall began june 5, 2019. Owners may contact winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V546000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V546000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V546000?

NHTSA recall 18V546000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on August 17, 2018. It addresses: Solar charging port circuit is not fused. The recall affects approximately 6,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V546000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.