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Winnebago Via problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2009–2019: 6 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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YearRecallsComplaints
200910
201010
201113
201232
201330
201420
201521
201630
201720
201810
201910

What owners complain about (all years)

Engine And Engine Cooling4
Engine1
Unknown Or Other1

Recent recalls

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 #18V532000 · 2018 · 1,654 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) 2012-2013 winnebago era, view, and via motorhomes and itasca navion and reyo motorhomes. the high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.

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

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began september 17, 2018. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 151.

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 #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 #12V559000 · 2012 · 2,495 units

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model era motorhomes, 2010-2013 via and itasca reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 view and itasca navion motorhomes; manufactured november 13, 2007, through august 20, 2012. the proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.

Risk: Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. the recall began on december 21, 2012. consumers may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Equipment #12V389000 · 2012 · 165 units

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 winnebago and itasca motor homes. a cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Risk: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. the recall began on september 6, 2012. owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

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