WINNEBAGO GRAND TOUR (2018) recall — Electrical System
Winnebago recalls 2017-2018 Grand Tour motorhomes for unsecured battery cables and hydraulic lines that could cause fires or brake failures.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour motorhomes because loose battery cables and hydraulic lines might cause electrical shorts or brake fluid leaks. This could lead to fires or crashes if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225505-winnebago-2018-grand-tour-electrical-short-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225505-winnebago-2018-grand-tour-electrical-short-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V736000
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“Winnebago 2018 Grand Tour: Electrical Short Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225505-winnebago-2018-grand-tour-electrical-short-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V736000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V736000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose battery cables might touch the driveshaft or exhaust, causing electrical shorts that could start fires. Hydraulic lines might leak brake fluid, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Winnebago Grand Tour motorhomes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at higher risk of brake failure or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Winnebago Grand Tour motorhomes. The recall began January 16, 2018, and affects vehicles with unsecured battery cables or hydraulic lines.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-3535 to schedule a free inspection of battery cables and hydraulic lines.
Get Repairs Done
Dealers will fix loose cables or lines for free; damaged parts will be replaced.
What NHTSA says to do
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Loose battery cables and hydraulic lines could cause electrical shorts or brake fluid leaks, increasing fire or crash risks.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2017-2018 Winnebago Grand Tour motorhome with unsecured battery cables or hydraulic lines.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 to arrange a free inspection and repair.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V736000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 17V736000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. 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 #17V736000 (November 20, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.