Itasca Navion problems & recalls

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 winnebago view, era, and itasca navion motorhomes. the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Risk: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the bt12 module, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 11, 2023. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. this recall is superseded by nhtsa recall 23v-694.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) 2012-2013 winnebago era, view, and via motorhomes and itasca navion and reyo motorhomes. the high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began september 17, 2018. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 151.

Problem: 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 push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2017 winnebago view, via, era, and itasca navion motorhomes. the affected vehicles have an axxess radio volume control module that may interfere with the chassis electrical system.

Risk: The axxess radio volume control module can affect electrical system functions, possibly causing an engine shutdown, power loss, illumination of malfunction indicator warning lights, and interfere with the restraint system. these scenarios can increase the risk of crash or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will remove the axxess radio volume control module, free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2017. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 winnebago view and itasca navion motorhomes manufactured march 21, 2016, to september 15, 2016. the affected vehicles may have loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts, possibly allowing the seats to detach from the mounting pedestals.

Risk: If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 winnebago view, and itasca navion motor coaches manufactured november 16, 2015, to june 23, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the grommet around the liquid propane (lp) line may not be properly sealed to prevent carbon monoxide and/or lp gas from entering the living quarters.

Risk: If carbon monoxide or lp gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening to seal the lp line, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 141.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 winnebago era, travato, view, trend, via, journey, and tour motorhomes and itasca navion, viva, reyo, meridian, and elipse motorhomes manufactured june 26, 2012, to august 26, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (lp) hose may harden and result in an lp leak at the crimp fitting.

Risk: An lp leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lp hose, free of charge. the recall began on november 25, 2015. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 winnebago era, view, and itasca navion vehicles manufactured september 11, 2014, to february 27, 2015 and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Risk: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Mercedes-benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model era motorhomes, 2010-2013 via and itasca reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 view and itasca navion motorhomes; manufactured november 13, 2007, through august 20, 2012. the proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.

Risk: Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. the recall began on december 21, 2012. consumers may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 winnebago and itasca motor homes. a cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Risk: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. the recall began on september 6, 2012. owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 winnebago view and itasca navion motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." in a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle.

Risk: If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.

Fix: Winnebago will add additional seat belt anchorages free of charge. the safety recall began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010 view, view profile, itasca navion, and navion iq motor homes manufactured from april 27, 2009 through january 21, 2010. these vehicles may have a missing bolt in the driver and/or passenger seats.

Risk: If a bolt is missing, the seat and/or seat belt may not function as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will check for the existence and torque of the seat bolts and install and/or replace as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on june 30, 2010. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.