WINNEBAGO VIEW (2020) recall — Structure
Winnebago is recalling 2020-2023 View, Era, and Itasca Navion motorhomes due to retractable awning extending unintentionally during transit, posing a crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Winnebago is recalling certain 2020-2023 View, Era, and Itasca Navion motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally while moving, creating a distraction that could lead to a crash. This affects motorhome owners who use the awning during travel. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80196-winnebago-2020-view-motorhome-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80196-winnebago-2020-view-motorhome-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V695000
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“Winnebago 2020 View Motorhome Recall: Awning May Extend Unintentionally.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80196-winnebago-2020-view-motorhome-recall-awning-may-extend-unintentionally. Based on NHTSA recall #22V695000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V695000).
Why it’s dangerous
The retractable awning can extend unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion. This creates a distraction for drivers, potentially causing them to miss road hazards or other vehicles, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Motorhome owners with 2020-2023 Winnebago View, Era, or Itasca Navion models are most at risk. The hazard primarily impacts users traveling with the awning extended.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorhome is a 2020-2023 model from Winnebago's View, Era, or Itasca Navion series. The awning may extend unintentionally during transit, which was first reported in January 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Winnebago Customer Service
Reach out to Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 for free installation of a power switch and relay.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-694.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit, creating a distraction that could lead to a crash.
How can I tell if my motorhome is affected?
Check if your motorhome is a 2020-2023 Winnebago View, Era, or Itasca Navion model. The awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
What should I do if I have an affected motorhome?
Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 for free installation of a power switch and relay.
Contact Winnebago
We’ve drafted a message you can send Winnebago to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V695000 — Winnebago Winnebago Hello, I own a Winnebago that is covered by recall 22V695000 from Winnebago. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-694. 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 #22V695000 (September 16, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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