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2016 Winnebago Era problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Winnebago Era.

8Winnebago recalls
4owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Winnebago recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.

Recalls filed by Winnebago

Equipment #15V490000 · 2015 · 1,732 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 winnebago era recreational vehicles manufactured november 11, 2010, to july 20, 2015. the certification label affixed to the vehicles provide an incorrect front tire inflation pressure. accordingly, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information could cause an owner or operator to under or over inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure and a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will provide new certification labels with the correct tire inflation pressure specifications, free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2015. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

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.

Electrical System #16V598000 · 2016 · 3,826 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 itasca cambria, 2015-2017 winnebago era, travato, fuse, aspect, and vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 itasca sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured may 6, 2014, to april 22, 2016. the affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ats) that may not be properly tightened.

Risk: A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ats box and switch, as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 22, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

Equipment, Electrical System #17V262000 · 2017 · 5,057 units

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.

Equipment #17V782000 · 2017 · 17,360 units

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.

Electrical System #18V546000 · 2018 · 6,700 units

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Equipment #19V042000 · 2019 · 3,351 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2018 winnebago era motorhomes. the overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area.

Risk: If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. the recall began february 27, 2019. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Seat Belts #20V659000 · 2020 · 1,806 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 era 170x vehicles. the weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 21, 2020. owners may contact winnebago customer care at 1-800-537-1885.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1

Components named in 4 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2016 Winnebago Era have recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2016 Era. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2016 Winnebago Era problems?

In 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is air bags.