Winnebago Tour problems & recalls

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.

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.

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 model year 2014-2016 winnebago tour motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 25, 2015, and itasca ellipse motorhomes manufactured may 25, 2013, to november 18, 2015. the throttle pedal position sensor on the affected vehicles may not return to zero, causing the engine brake to suddenly not activate as expected, reducing the vehicle's deceleration ability.

Risk: A sudden loss of an engine brake without warning on a motorhome may lead to a reduced brake ability, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Daimler trucks north america has notified owners, and dealers, will replace the throttle pedal, free of charge. an interim notification was distributed to owners on july 8, 2016. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact daimler warranty campaign department at 1-800-547-0712 or email dtna.warranty.campaigns@daimler.com.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured august 29, 2014, to november 4, 2015 and built on a freightliner chassis. in the affected vehicles, the steering box may have been manufactured with an incorrect spacer with insufficient height that can cause too much play, causing the connection to wear between the steering wheel and the front axle.

Risk: The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Daimler trucks of north america will notify owners, and freightliner dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2016. note: owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014 winnebago tour, and itasca ellipse vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, to august 9, 2013 and built on a freightliner chassis. on certain recreational vehicles built with a heavier, adjustable foot pedal, the brake activation signal to certain towed devices may not deactivate when the service brakes are released.

Risk: If the brake activation signal to a towed device remains active when the motorhome chassis service brakes are released, the brakes on a towed device may remain engaged depending on brake configuration of the trailer. as a result, the brakes would drag and possibly overheat potentially resulting in a fire. additionally, following drivers may be confused by the motorhome's actions, increasing the

Fix: Daimler trucks north america, llc., (dtna) will notify owners, and dealers will modify the affected brake assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2016. owners may contact daimler truck north america, llc., customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's recall number for this recall campaign is fl-704. owners may also contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

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 is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 winnebago journey and tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 itasca meridian and ellipse motorhomes, manufactured june 18, 2010, through november 17, 2011. the chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. two circuits are affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.

Risk: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Daimler trucks north america will be conducting the recall on behalf of winnebago industries. daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. the recall began december 26, 2012. owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or daimler trucks at 1-503-745-6910.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 journey, meridian, tour, ellipse motor homes and winnebago commercial vehicles built on mc, xcl, and xcs chassis from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, and equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Fix: Winnebago is working with daimler trucks north america (the supplier of the chassis) and cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan for this campaign. the safety recall began october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 9, 2010 through january 21, 2011. these vehicles have the potential for a lp hose connection to be damaged when the slideout room is operated. if the lp hose makes contact with the slideout ram, it could be disconnected. if this were to happen, a leak would occur when the lp tank is opened.

Risk: The leaking lp then has the potential to ignite, which could result in personal injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the hose and relocate a pipe clamp as well as adding a second clamp to the hose to ensure clearance is maintained during the operation of the slideroom. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 25, 2011. owner may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 7, 2009 through february 7, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the vehicles are equipped with labels indicating the wrong type of load range tires.

Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of part 567 certification.

Fix: Owners will be provided with new tire information labels and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on february 25, 2011. owner may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Problem: Winnebago has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

Fix: Winnebago is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on july 6, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at www.dmata@wabtec.com.