Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 16, 2022
Winnebago Travato 2020 Motorhome: Awning May Extend Unintentionally During Transit
Winnebago is recalling certain 2019-2023 Travato motorhomes due to a retractable awning that may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a distraction or road hazard.
“Winnebago Travato 2020 Motorhome: Awning May Extend Unintentionally During Transit.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80190-winnebago-travato-2020-motorhome-awning-may-extend-unintentionally-during-transit. Based on NHTSA recall #22V696000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V696000).
Winnebago Industries recalled 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 16, 2022.
How to tell if you have it
Winnebago Travato, 2019-2023
What to do
Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function and update firmware free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
The hazard
The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, which may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA has received one report of an injury for the 2022 Winnebago Travato and one mention of a crash for the 2021 model.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Winnebago Industries, Inc. has 98 other recalls on record since January 9, 2009. Other recent recalls include the Winnebago 2025 Ekko Motorhome carbon monoxide risk (July 30, 2026), the Winnebago 2026 Revel incorrect tire label risk (June 12, 2026), and the Winnebago 2019-2022 Trailers incorrect tire label risk (October 15, 2025). Similar recent recalls include the Newmar Bay Star hood stop detachment crash risk (February 24, 2026) and the Jeep Wagoneer S detached hinge cover risk (March 12, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Winnebago Travato motorhome was manufactured between 2019 and 2023. The awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Brand
Winnebago
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Call 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 to schedule a repair.
Get Firmware Update
Dealers will install an on/off switch for the awning function and update firmware at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 33 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V696000 — Winnebago Travato 2020 Motorhome: Awning May Extend Unintentionally During Transit
Hello,
I own a Winnebago Travato 2020 Motorhome: Awning May Extend Unintentionally During Transit that is covered by recall 22V696000 from Winnebago.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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