Winnebago Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Winnebago Industries, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 1, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Driver and Passenger Seat Mounting Bolts
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V794000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 816
Consequence Summary:
If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.43
August 12, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loose Electrical Connection may Overheat
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 16V598000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,826
Consequence Summary:
A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.67
July 6, 2016
(Campaign #: 141)
Water Heater Propane Line may not be Sealed
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V511000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 262
Consequence Summary:
If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.64
June 22, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Engine Brake may not Activate
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V455000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 705
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 31, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V385000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 306
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Sway Bar May Detach
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
NHTSA ID: 16V277000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 25, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Trailer Brakes may Stay Activated
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V238000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
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 risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 16, 2016
(Campaign #: 140)
Hitch Attachment Bolt Not Properly Torqued
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Adventurer vehicles manufactured January 16, 2016, to March 8, 2016, and 2015-2016 Itasca Suncruiser vehicles manufactured January 6, 2016, to March 8, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hitch to the frame were not properly torqued.
NHTSA ID: 16V155000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 31
Consequence Summary:
Improper torquing of the hitch bolts could cause the hitch to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, where necessary, replace the hitch attachment bolts free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 140.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 21, 2016
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Intermittent Loss of Ignition Switch Contact
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motor homes manufactured February 27, 2015, to January 6, 2016. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
NHTSA ID: 16V026000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 359
Consequence Summary:
An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
FCA US (Chrysler), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices in January 2016. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.77
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