2022 Winnebago Travato problems & recalls

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 solis, travato, and ekko vehicles, equipped with ge-es double flipseats. the seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Risk: If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Winnebago will work with freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 23, 2021. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 travato and 2021-2022 boldt vehicles. the wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.

Risk: Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the volta power system is disabled. dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 26, 2021. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 164.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 winnebago travato motorhomes. the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Risk: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. owners notification letters were mailed october 19, 2022. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. this recall is superseded by winnebago recall 23v627.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 solis, 2021-2023 travato, and 2022-2023 ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain suburban manufacturing company (suburban) sds2 2-burner drop-in cooktops with part number 3032ast. the internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Winnebago will work with suburban to repair the cooktop, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 31, 2023. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 travato, 2021-2023 solis, and 2022-2023 ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain cummins onan qg 2800i, and onan qg 2800i evap generator sets. the fuel hose between the fuel filter and injection pump module (ipm) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 2, 2023. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 travato motorhomes. the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Risk: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 4, 2024. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 176. this recall replaces and expands nhtsa recall 22v-696. motorhomes previously repaired under 22v-696 will need t