Every 2016 Winnebago Aspect recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 18V546000
Aug 17, 2018Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V546000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V782000
Jul 12, 2017Equipment
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Full recall details for 17V782000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 16V598000
Dec 8, 2016Electrical System
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Full recall details for 16V598000 →
2016 Winnebago Aspect complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago Aspect, reporting 1 fires. Winnebago has issued at least 7 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (4)
- Unknown Or Other (2)
- Structure (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago Aspect. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 WINNEBAGO ASPECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORHOME WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL THAT REQUIRED THE TRANSFER SWITCH TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER SWITCH RECENTLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.”
2016 WINNEBAGO ASPECTAug 3, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11012656
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-95 IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA, THE CLOSED VENT WINDOW, ON THE BODY OF THE MOTOR HOME DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S DOOR, HAD AN APPARENT ADHESIVE FAILURE WHERE THE WINDOW ATTACHES TO THE CRANK MECHANISM AND BLEW OFF THE MOTOR HOME.”
2016 WINNEBAGO ASPECTApr 27, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11090466
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