2017 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
5 recalls, 2 complaints - 8 TSBs
23V627000 Sep 8, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence
An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
18V546000 Aug 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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-... Read more
17V782000 Dec 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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... Read more
17V108000 Feb 20, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane.
Consequence
A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, repositioning and securing the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
16V598000 Aug 12, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE RV EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL COACH ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO NIELSON RV (341 E. SUNLAND DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790, (435) 652-1111) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE RV EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL COACH ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO NIELSON RV (341 E. SUNLAND DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790, (435) 652-1111) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
7SB014-17-01A
Feb 24, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Parts & Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin lists the current changes to the Winnebago Industries Policy & Procedure Manual along with providing a link to where the manual is located on our website.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
AQ17003
Opened: Jun 20, 2017 , Closed: Jun 13, 2022
Lazydays RV Retail Delivery Issue
NHTSA opened AQ17-003 to determine whether Lazydays RV of Seffner, Florida (Lazydays) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. NHTSA received information suggesting Lazydays delivered... Read more
WINNEBAGO TRAVATO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO TRAVATO across all model years (2013, 2026).
59
Total Recalls
44
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO TRAVATO - Year by Year
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