2008 WINNEBAGO VIEW
3 recalls, 6 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.
08V216000 May 14, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 114 MY 2008 VIEW, MY 2009 ERA, AND MY 2008 ITASCA NAVION CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPRINTER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DIESEL ENGINES. THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR.
Consequence
THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING IMMEDIATELY INOPERABLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
SPRINTER IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 07V594). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
07V445000 Sep 21, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WITH A 3.2 QD CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR, THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER MAY FAIL; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD REMAIN ENERGIZED. INCLUDED IN THESE CIRCUITS IS THE ELECTRONIC PREHEATED ELEMENT WHICH AIDS COLD STARTS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEG... Read more
Consequence
IF THE ELEMENT OVER HEATS, A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E076). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 812-377-3713 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 17, 2012
Incident date: Feb 3, 2012
I TRIED TWO DAYS AGO BUT MY MEMO DID NOT GO THRU. MY REFERENCE # 447680 WHILE IN AN I95 REST STOP IN SANTEE, SC MY UNIT BROKE INTO FLAMES WHEN THE GENERATOR WAS STARTED TO MAKE COFFEE. I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND CALL 911. SANTEE FD RESPONDED QUICKLY. AFTER CHECKING THE UNIT CAREFULLY... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2008
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
THE VEHICLE WENT INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" ( NO POWER BOOST FROM TURBO) AFTER 5 HOURS OF DRIVING AT 75-85 DEGREES F. THIS WENT ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AT WHICH POINT THE POWER SLOWLY CAME BACK TO NORMAL WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT 56 DEGREES F. WE STOPPED TWICE FOR 10 MINUTES EACH TIME, DURING T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 2, 2008
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
THE VEHICLE WENT INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" ( NO POWER BOOST FROM TURBO) AFTER 5 HOURS OF DRIVING AT 75-85 DEGREES F. THIS WENT ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AT WHICH POINT THE POWER SLOWLY CAME BACK TO NORMAL WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT 56 DEGREES F. WE STOPPED TWICE FOR 10 MINUTES EACH TIME, DURING T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 2, 2008
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
THE VEHICLE WENT INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" ( NO POWER BOOST FROM TURBO) AFTER 5 HOURS OF DRIVING AT 75-85 DEGREES F. THIS WENT ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AT WHICH POINT THE POWER SLOWLY CAME BACK TO NORMAL WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT 56 DEGREES F. WE STOPPED TWICE FOR 10 MINUTES EACH TIME, DURING T... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jan 22, 2008
Incident date: Oct 31, 2007
2008 WINNEBAGO VIEW FUEL TANK DOES NOT HAVE A GENERATOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN 111 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE THEY SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PAYMENTS ON IT SINCE IT CAN'T RUN. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SENT FU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 22, 2008
Incident date: Oct 31, 2007
2008 WINNEBAGO VIEW FUEL TANK DOES NOT HAVE A GENERATOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT CHRYSLER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN 111 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE THEY SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE PAYMENTS ON IT SINCE IT CAN'T RUN. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SENT FU... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 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 (current) | 3 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 26 | View |