2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW
4 recalls, 26 complaints - 7 TSBs
10V470000 Oct 5, 2010
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES BECAUSE THE DINETTE AREA SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THOSE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLI... Read more
Consequence
IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
07V163000 Apr 10, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER CAN INADVERTENTLY SLIDE OUT DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY OPERATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/;OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY CATCH ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-614-585-3535.
05V573000 Dec 28, 2005
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
Consequence
THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KWIKEE STEP AND REPLACE THE STEP CONTROL UNIT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
05V265000 Jun 6, 2005
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE UPPER MOUNT CAN MOVE AND CONTACT THE TIRE.
Consequence
THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE AND CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAG UPPER MOUNT REINFORCEMENT KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC - WENT TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING. ENDED UP BEING THE TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT 30K. HAD THE TRANNY FLUID AND FILTER CHANGED. JUST SPENT 7000 K ON REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. IT HAD A TOTAL OF 53307 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A CRAP VEHICLE. EVEN THE M... Read more
TIRES
Nov 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 12, 2014
PEGASUS ADVANTA CLT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. INSPECTION SHOWED CASING FAILURE ON OUTSIDE EDGE OF SIDEWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED INCOMPLETE DOT NUMBER - NO MANUFACTURE DATE. LAST 4 DIGITS WERE BLANK (EMPTY CIRCLES). THE DROP DOWN TIRE LIST DID NOT LIST PEGASUS SO I PICKED API SINCE THE... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 12, 2014
Incident date: Jun 19, 2014
LOST WHEEL COVER ENROUTE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 24, 2013
Incident date: Jun 20, 2013
2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW. ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, TRANSMISSION STAYED IN 1ST GEAR CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CARS BEHIND STACKED UP BEHIND ME, AS WELL AS THE HIGHWAY --- I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO MERGE ON TO. DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS MODULE THAT IS BAD. I HAD THE AMBER TRIANGLE, WHEEL PSI,CHECK EN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2013
Incident date: Jun 20, 2013
2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW. ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, TRANSMISSION STAYED IN 1ST GEAR CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CARS BEHIND STACKED UP BEHIND ME, AS WELL AS THE HIGHWAY --- I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO MERGE ON TO. DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS MODULE THAT IS BAD. I HAD THE AMBER TRIANGLE, WHEEL PSI,CHECK EN... Read more
WHEELS
May 11, 2011
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HUBCAP DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NORMAL ROAD SURFACES AND BUMPY ROADS. THE HUBCAP WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT. ALL FOUR WHEEL HUBCAPS WERE EVENTUALLY RE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: May 17, 2007
2006 DODGE SPRINTER/WINNEBAGO VIEW. CONSUMER EXPRESS THEY BELIEVE MOTORHOME IS A LEMON AND REQUEST RELIEF UNDER ACT 297 OF 1993 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAS BROKEN DOWN ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM; A BROKEN RESONATOR. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND TURBO RESONATOR CRACKED ON 2006 ITASCA NAVION (DODGE SPRINTER CHASSIS/MERCEDES DIESEL). THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, RESULTING IN DECELERATION NECESSITATING STOPPING AND CALLING SERVICE, OR IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE, PROGRESSIVE DECELERATION UNTIL THE VEHICLE QUITS MOVING ALTO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 4, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
RECALL NOTICE FOR WINNEBAGO VIEW MOTOR HOME EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER. CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE, THE DRAWER SLID OUT/OPEN. ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WAS THE CEILING LIGHTS. WHEN THE CEILING LIGHTS WERE US... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 4, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
RECALL NOTICE FOR WINNEBAGO VIEW MOTOR HOME EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER. CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE, THE DRAWER SLID OUT/OPEN. ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WAS THE CEILING LIGHTS. WHEN THE CEILING LIGHTS WERE US... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
IN JANUARY 2007 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW DOWN I-95 TO ORLANDO FLORIDA. SOMEWHERE IN GEORGIA THE TURBO FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO OVER 60MPH IN TRAFFIC FLOWING AT 75MPH PLUS. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I TOOK THE WINNEBAGO TO A DODGE DEALER IN ORLANDO AND ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
IN JANUARY 2007 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW DOWN I-95 TO ORLANDO FLORIDA. SOMEWHERE IN GEORGIA THE TURBO FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO OVER 60MPH IN TRAFFIC FLOWING AT 75MPH PLUS. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I TOOK THE WINNEBAGO TO A DODGE DEALER IN ORLANDO AND ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 6, 2008
FAILURE OF TURBO RESONATOR. THE PLASTIC PART HAS TWO ELEMENTS, HELD TOGETHER BY GLUE. THEN THE TURBO KICKED IN THE RESONATOR CAME APART AND THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER FORCED IT INTO "LIMP HOME MODE", WHICH MEANT FREEWAY TRAVEL AT 25 MPH!*TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
May 5, 2007
Incident date: May 3, 2007
2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW SUFFERED TURBO RESONATOR FAILURE ON I-75 BETWEEN KNOXVILLE, TN AND CHATTANOOGA, TN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SINCE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY CLIMB THE HILLS, REQUIRED MANUAL DOWNSHIFT TO 1ST GEAR, TOP SPEED 45 MPH GOING DOWNHILL. SEVERE ACCIDENTS ALMOST OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. EXTREME POWE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jan 25, 2007
Incident date: Sep 20, 2006
VEHICLE ENGINE COMPUTER SENSED ERROR IN WENT INTO A LIMP HOME MODE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO GO FASTER THAN 50MPH ON THE FLAT ROADS AND LESS THAN 35 MPH ON HILLS. MODE IS DANGEROUS ON THE HIGHWAY AS COMES ON WITHOUT WARNING (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW BUILT ON A DODGE SPRINTER 3500. CURRENT MILEAGE 7655.. TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED THREE TIMES WHEN CLIMBING STEEP HILLS; VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, IN ONE INSTANCE CAUSING CONSIDERABLE BODY DAMAGE. FIRST FAILURE AND REPAIR ON 6/23/2006; TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. SECOND FAILURE A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 2, 2006
Incident date: Oct 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER CAUSING ENGINE SPEED TO REDUCE TO 40 MPH. THE PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED 4 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SERVICE. EACH TIME THE RESIGNATOR (PART # 5137154AA) WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Sep 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDE MIRRORS WERE NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VIEWING OF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OVER INTO ANOTHER LANE AND WAS MORE DIFFICULT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jul 26, 2006
Incident date: Dec 7, 2005
VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED ON GRADE, ENTRY TO FREEWAY, FROM STOPS, ETC. THIS IS REFERRED TO AS "LIMP HOME MODE" IN TYE YAHOO GROUPS WINNEBAGO-NAVION GROUP. A MAJORITY OF THE OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS DIFFICULTY RESULTING IN A SAFETY HAZARD. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: Jun 10, 2006
MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW MOTORHOME SHUTS DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. EVERY SYSTEM GOES FLAT LINE AND I HAVE TO COAST OVER TO THE SHOULDER, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN RESTART THE ENGINE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jun 29, 2006
Incident date: Jun 23, 2006
DRIVING UP A HILL AND THE MOTOR LOST POWER. AS HILL BECAME STEEPER, MORE POWER WAS LOST. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 28, 2006
Incident date: Nov 26, 2005
MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW KEEPS GOING INTO A REDUCED POWER LIMP HOME STATE. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE INTERSTATE.. I CAN'T MERGE PROPERLY AND VEHICLE WON'T GO OVER 60 MPH. VERY LITTLE POWER AT HIGHER SPEEDS. NOT POSSIBLE TO DRIVE WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC. THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SOONER OR LATER. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Aug 23, 2005
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE SPRINTER CHASSIS WITH A WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME COACH. THE BRAKES ARE SO SOFT THAT THEY GO TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER TWICE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY TELL ME IT IS NORMAL. I AM SURE THAT SOMEDAY I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES FAILING. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 1, 2006
Incident date: Aug 23, 2005
I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY DODGE SPRINTER 3500 MOTORHOME TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO TELL ME THAT A SOFT PEDAL IS ACCEPTABLE. WHEN BRAKING I HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET A HARD PEDAL. I KNOW THAT SOME DAY I WILL GET INTO A PANIC STOP SITUATION AND WILL PROBABLY... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 13, 2006
Incident date: Jan 12, 2006
I SUGGEST YOU LOOK AT THE NEW LINE OF RVS FROM WINNEBAGO, CALLED THE "VUE" AND THE "NAVION" IN THEIR ITASKA LINE. ACCORDING TO THE STICKERS IN THE ONES I SAW, THEY HAVE A NET CARRYING CAPACITY THAT IS UNDER 350 POUNDS. THAT IS THE WEIGHT OF TWO AVERAGE ADULTS. THERE IS THEREFORE NO ROOM FOR ANY C... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jan 13, 2006
Incident date: Jan 12, 2006
I SUGGEST YOU LOOK AT THE NEW LINE OF RVS FROM WINNEBAGO, CALLED THE "VUE" AND THE "NAVION" IN THEIR ITASKA LINE. ACCORDING TO THE STICKERS IN THE ONES I SAW, THEY HAVE A NET CARRYING CAPACITY THAT IS UNDER 350 POUNDS. THAT IS THE WEIGHT OF TWO AVERAGE ADULTS. THERE IS THEREFORE NO ROOM FOR ANY C... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW
7 manufacturer communications from 7 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 |
| 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.
WINNEBAGO VIEW - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO VIEW across all model years (2006, 2027).
83
Total Recalls
142
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO VIEW - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2023 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2022 | 7 | 19 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 10 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 16 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2006 (current) | 4 | 26 |