Recall 19V042 affects 3,351 2012-2018 Winnebago Era motorhomes for an overhead cabinet shelf that can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 3,351 2012-2018 Era motorhomes because the overhead cabinet shelf has an attachment defect that lets the cabinet face detach and fall into the cab area. Loose cabinet contents can hit or distract the driver and increase the risk of injury or a crash; Winnebago dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The overhead cabinet shelf in a 2012-2018 Winnebago Era is the horizontal storage shelf above the cab area. It supports stored items and ties into the cabinet face, the front panel that surrounds the door opening. That front panel needs enough fasteners to stay attached while the motorhome moves and vibrates.
On these motorhomes, the shelf was built without the required number of fasteners holding the shelf to the cabinet face. With normal road vibration and weight in the cabinet, the connection can loosen. If the fasteners let go, the cabinet face can detach and fall into the cab area.
The warning sign is one or more cabinet screws coming loose. Do not ignore that sign, because the cabinet face relies on those screws to stay attached.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 Era model years, all tied to the same equipment category.
| 2018 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2016 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
| 2012 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
| 2013 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
| 2014 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
| 2017 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
| 2015 Winnebago Era | Equipment |
| Units affected | 3,351 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached cabinet shelf can send stored items into the cabin or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Loose cabinet screws are the warning sign. If you see them, avoid loading that shelf and schedule the recall repair. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2018 Winnebago Era is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the free overhead-cabinet support repair.
- Ask the dealer to install the support brackets, additional screws, and capacity warning label that secure the overhead cabinet shelf and cabinet face.
- Bring the recall notice if Winnebago mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V042 when you call.
- Avoid storing loose items in the overhead cabinet until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician installs two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label for the overhead cabinet shelf. The work reinforces the shelf attachment so the cabinet face stays secured above the cab area. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the label and bracket installation are complete before you leave.
Timeline
| January 17, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 8, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| March 8, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V042?
Recall 19V042 covers 3,351 2012-2018 Winnebago Era motorhomes with an overhead cabinet shelf that was improperly attached. The cabinet face can detach and fall into the cab area. Winnebago dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2018 Winnebago Era is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 19V042. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the cabinet support repair. Reference recall number 19V042 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Winnebago will install the support brackets, added screws, and maximum capacity warning label free of charge at a franchised Winnebago dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is distraction or injury in the cab area. If the overhead cabinet shelf detaches, items from the cabinet can hit the driver or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V042000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V042 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V042000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →