2015 Itasca Viva problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Itasca Viva.
Recalls filed by Itasca
Latches/Locks/Linkages #15V510000 · 2015 · 3,307 units
Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 winnebago vista, brave, trend, minnie winnie, and itasca sunstar, tribute, viva!, and spirit vehicles manufactured march 18, 2013, to november 18, 2014. due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
Risk: A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on august 21, 2015. the recall began on november 4, 2015. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or trimark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
Equipment #15V625000 · 2015 · 8,842 units
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.
Air Bags, Electrical System #16V026000 · 2016 · 359 units
Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago travato, trend, and itasca viva! motor homes manufactured february 27, 2015, to january 6, 2016. the affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Risk: An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Fca us (chrysler), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will notify owners, and chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. owners were sent interim notices in january 2016. the recall began on march 4, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Itasca Viva have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Itasca for the 2015 Viva. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2015 Itasca Viva problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.