WINNEBAGO VIEW (2019) recall — Electrical System
Winnebago is recalling 2016-2019 View motorhomes with un-fused solar charging circuits. Unprotected circuits can overheat and cause fire if solar panels exceed amperage capacity. Owners must have a 15-amp fuse installed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling 2016-2019 View motorhomes that have an un-fused solar charging circuit. If solar panels exceed the circuit's amperage capacity, the unprotected circuit can overheat and cause a fire. This is a safety fix that dealers will install for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224535-winnebago-2019-view-motorhome-recall-solar-panel-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224535-winnebago-2019-view-motorhome-recall-solar-panel-fire-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V546000
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“Winnebago 2019 View Motorhome Recall: Solar Panel Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224535-winnebago-2019-view-motorhome-recall-solar-panel-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V546000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V546000).
Why it’s dangerous
The solar charging circuit lacks a protective fuse. When solar panels generate more power than the circuit can handle, the unprotected wiring can overheat and potentially start a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2019 Winnebago View motorhomes with solar charging ports are affected. Those who connect solar panels to the un-fused circuit are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2019 Winnebago View motorhome has a solar charging port. The recall covers all View models from 2016 through 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a free fuse installation at a dealer.
Have a 15-Amp Fuse Installed
Dealers will install a protective 15-amp fuse in the solar charging circuit at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my solar panels?
No, you can continue using solar panels. The fix is a simple fuse installation that won't affect your solar panel usage.
When did this recall start?
The recall began on June 5, 2019, with interim notifications sent to owners on December 4, 2018.
How do I know if my View motorhome is affected?
Your 2016-2019 Winnebago View motorhome is affected if it has a solar charging port that lacks a protective fuse.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V546000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 18V546000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V546000 (August 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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