2018 WINNEBAGO VIEW
2 recalls, 9 complaints - 9 TSBs
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
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 16, 2023
Incident date: Oct 6, 2023
In October of 2021, my truck indicated an issue with the ABS System and the EBS System. Those two alarms would frequently go off randomly while driving, and also the cruise control would not operate during this state of alarm. It was fixed immediately by a RAM dealership; they replaced the HCU mod... Read more
STEERING
Aug 31, 2023
Incident date: Aug 2, 2023
The computer component surged, and the vehicle is available for inspection. The vehicle brake function is lost. Stepping on the brake paddle did not apply brake. Brake function was disabled by the computer. I took the vehicle to dealer, they said it was a component that has high resistance that ca... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2023
Incident date: Aug 2, 2023
While on a 65 mph enforced highway, cruise control was turned on via the button on the steering wheel. The digital cruise control set itself at 110 mph and the vehicle began to accelerate to match the speed. Aside from turning on the cruise control, no other buttons on the steering wheel were pushed... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS GOING TO THE ENGINE RUNS ALONG THE FIREWALL BEHIND THE WINDOW WIPER MOTOR AND IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST IT CAUSING IT TO CUT THROUGH THE HARNESS COVERING AND IT SHORTED OUT THE WIRING TO THE RIGHT CYLINDER BAND. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. THI... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS GOING TO THE ENGINE RUNS ALONG THE FIREWALL BEHIND THE WINDOW WIPER MOTOR AND IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST IT CAUSING IT TO CUT THROUGH THE HARNESS COVERING AND IT SHORTED OUT THE WIRING TO THE RIGHT CYLINDER BAND. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. THI... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Nov 26, 2019
Incident date: Nov 21, 2019
THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS GOING TO THE ENGINE RUNS ALONG THE FIREWALL BEHIND THE WINDOW WIPER MOTOR AND IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST IT CAUSING IT TO CUT THROUGH THE HARNESS COVERING AND IT SHORTED OUT THE WIRING TO THE RIGHT CYLINDER BAND. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. THI... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Aug 27, 2018
Incident date: Jul 17, 2018
THREE OF THE ORIGINAL WHEELS IN MY 2017 MERCEDES SPRINTER BASED 2018 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME HAVE FAILED DUE TO AIR LEAKING FROM NEAR THE WELDED PORTION OF THE STEEL RIMS. TWO OF THESE WHEELS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ONE BY MERCEDES AND ONE BY WINNEBAGO. SEE DOCUMENTATION. ON 07-17-18, TIRE PRESSURE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 17, 2018
Incident date: Jan 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 WINNEBAGO VIEW EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, MODEL NUMBER: H110G. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT) AND CONTACTED THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER AT 641-585-3535 ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018. THE RV MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CO... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Apr 17, 2018
Incident date: Jan 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 WINNEBAGO VIEW EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, MODEL NUMBER: H110G. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT) AND CONTACTED THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER AT 641-585-3535 ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018. THE RV MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CO... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 WINNEBAGO VIEW
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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.
SC 68-04
Nov 10, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners/Outlines instruction to remove the satellite cable locating decal on the roof. The decal was placed in the wrong location and damage may occur to the roof should someone attempt to mount a satelit
SC 68-05
Nov 10, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners/Outlines instruction to remove the satellite cable locating decal on the roof. The decal was placed in the wrong location and damage may occur to the roof should someone attempt to mount a satelit
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 (current) | 2 | 9 | |
| 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 | 4 | 26 | View |