2017 Winnebago View problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Winnebago View.
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Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Winnebago recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Equipment #16V511000 · 2016 · 262 units
Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 winnebago view, and itasca navion motor coaches manufactured november 16, 2015, to june 23, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the grommet around the liquid propane (lp) line may not be properly sealed to prevent carbon monoxide and/or lp gas from entering the living quarters.
Risk: If carbon monoxide or lp gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening to seal the lp line, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 141.
Seats #16V794000 · 2016 · 816 units
Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 winnebago view and itasca navion motorhomes manufactured march 21, 2016, to september 15, 2016. the affected vehicles may have loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts, possibly allowing the seats to detach from the mounting pedestals.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. the recall began on november 16, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
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 #17V782000 · 2017 · 17,360 units
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.
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Winnebago View have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2017 View. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Winnebago View problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes.