2017 Winnebago Grand Tour problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Winnebago Grand Tour.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic #17V736000 · 2017 · 58 units
Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2018 grand tour and journey motorhomes. the battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. a hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 16, 2018. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Exterior Lighting #24V733000 · 2024 · 17,329 units
Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 tour, 2013-2018 journey, 2014-2022 forza, 2015-2016 brave, 2015-2019 grand tour, 2015-2021 vista, 2016-2018 adventurer, sightseer, 2016-2021 commercial vehicle, 2018-2021 intent, sunstar, 2018-2020 horizon, itasca 2013-2017 ellipse, meridian, 2014-2017 solei, 2015-2016 tribute, 2015-2018 sunstar, 2016-2018 suncruiser, and sunova motorhomes. the turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. as such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 17, 2026. owners may contact winnebago customer care at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
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 2017 Winnebago Grand Tour have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2017 Grand Tour. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Winnebago Grand Tour problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.