01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Winnebago Travato recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V627000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- September 8, 2023
- Potential units
- 8,583campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Why it matters: 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 replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Owner notification: April 4, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 22V696000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- September 16, 2022
- Potential units
- 6,540campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Why it matters: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.
Owner notification: October 19, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 21V793000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 12, 2021
- Potential units
- 267campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. The wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.
Why it matters: Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the Volta Power System is disabled. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.
Owner notification: October 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 18V546000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- August 17, 2018
- Potential units
- 6,700campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Owner notification: June 5, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
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