Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 22, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Electric Steps may Extend while Driving
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
NHTSA ID: 15V866000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,253
Consequence Summary:
If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.15
November 16, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Water Heater May Scald Operator
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes, and 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured March 20, 2014, through November 6, 2015, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
NHTSA ID: 15V758000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 257
Consequence Summary:
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 26, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.96
November 12, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling one model year 2008 Aspect, one model year 2010 Vista and one model year 2012 Vista recreational vehicle, each equipped with wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15V749000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners to contact Ricon and dealers can inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 16, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
NHTSA ID: 15V664000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 297
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 6, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LP Hose Hardening may Result in LP Leak
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V625000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 8,842
Consequence Summary:
An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.14
September 21, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wiring Harness may be Pinched or Damaged
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.
NHTSA ID: 15V581000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 172
Consequence Summary:
A damaged or pinched wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, the harness attachment point will be relocated to provide the harness extra clearance. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service number at 1-641-585-3535.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.51
August 12, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Deadbolt Plate Not Fully Staked
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
NHTSA ID: 15V510000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,307
Consequence Summary:
A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.31
August 5, 2015
(Campaign #: 133)
Incorrect Tire Inflation Info on Labels/Part 567
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Winnebago Era recreational vehicles manufactured November 11, 2010, to July 20, 2015. The certification label affixed to the vehicles provide an incorrect front tire inflation pressure. Accordingly, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V490000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,732
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect tire pressure information could cause an owner or operator to under or over inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure and a crash.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will provide new certification labels with the correct tire inflation pressure specifications, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.98
June 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 132)
Seats may Detach From Floor in a Crash
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Metro Link transit buses manufactured December 20, 2013, to April 9, 2015. The affected buses may have been built without shims and flat washers on the seat pedestal, allowing the seat to detach from the floor in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 15V363000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 48
Consequence Summary:
If the seat detaches from the floor during a vehicle crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will work with Metro Worldwide, the transit bus distributor, to notify owners and remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact Metro Worldwide customer service at 1-641-903-7377. Winnebago's number for this recall is 132.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
March 9, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago ERA, View, and Itasca Navion vehicles manufactured September 11, 2014, to February 27, 2015 and built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 15V135000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 519
Consequence Summary:
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Mercedes-Benz notify owners, and their dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 12, 2015
(Campaign #: P62)
TPMS may not Locate Sensors/FMVSS 138
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Trend, Travato, and Itasca Viva motorhomes manufactured November 13, 2013, to December 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
NHTSA ID: 15V008000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 1,107
Consequence Summary:
If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will have Chrysler notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS module software, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2014. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is P62.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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