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Winnebago Sunstar problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2017–2025: 8 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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YearRecallsComplaints
201710
201831
201931
202030
202140
202231
202340
202430
202520

What owners complain about (all years)

Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

Recent recalls

Exterior Lighting #26V177000 · 2026 · 1,446 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2017 brave, 2019 itasca sunova, 2019-2022 adventurer, and 2022 sunstar motorhomes. the front 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 may 8, 2026. owners may contact winnebago customer care at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 203.

Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure #24V826000 · 2024 · 11,982 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 sightseer, itasca sunova, 2016-2025 forza, vista, and itasca/winnebago sunstar, 2015-2025 adventurer, 2015-2024 commercial vehicle, 2015-2028 itasca suncruiser, and 2016-2017 itasca solei recreational vehicles. the hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.

Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters began being mailed january 31, 2025. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 192.

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.

Electrical System #24V613000 · 2024 · 443 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2023-2025 vista, sunstar, and adventurer motorhomes built on f53 chassis. the wiring may have been incorrectly routed, damaging the forward-facing camera wiring.

Risk: Damaged wiring can cause the camera to become inoperable, disabling active brake assist, lane keep assist, and auto high beams and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reroute the wiring, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 4, 2024. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. winnebago's number for this recall is 187.

Equipment #24V295000 · 2024 · 1,166 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 sunstar, vista, 2022-2023 cambria, inspire, 2023 forza, 2024 minnie winnie, spirit, 2024-2025 porto and vita motorhomes. the led backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the cooktop control panel, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 5, 2024. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 184.

Equipment #24V172000 · 2024 · 19 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 - 2024 sunstar motorhomes. the tire information label incorrectly states the tire size and gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Risk: Incorrect tire information could result in tires that do not meet gvwr specifications being installed, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will mail owners a corrected certification label, free of charge. interim owner notification letters were mailed may 1, 2024. once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Equipment #20V703000 · 2020 · 242 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 revel, vista, sunstar, and adventurer motorhomes. the power bed motor may experience an internal gear failure, causing the bed to extend prior to the safety strap engaging.

Risk: A bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power bed motor, free of charge. the recall began december 16, 2020. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 164.

Electrical System #19V811000 · 2019 · 638 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 itasca vista, sunstar, and adventurer 35f motorhomes. an electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.

Risk: If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2019. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 160.

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