Every 2016 Winnebago ERA recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V659000
Oct 27, 2020Seat Belts
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.
Full recall details for 20V659000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V042000
Jan 17, 2019Equipment
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes. The overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area.
- Risk
- If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Full recall details for 19V042000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V262000
Apr 19, 2017Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Winnebago View, VIA, ERA, and Itasca Navion motorhomes. The affected vehicles have an Axxess radio volume control module that may interfere with the chassis electrical system.
- Risk
- The Axxess radio volume control module can affect electrical system functions, possibly causing an engine shutdown, power loss, illumination of malfunction indicator warning lights, and interfere with the restraint system. These scenarios can increase the risk of crash or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Axxess radio volume control module, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Full recall details for 17V262000 →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 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V625000
Jun 10, 2015Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
- Risk
- An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Full recall details for 15V625000 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V490000
May 8, 2015Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Winnebago Era recreational vehicles manufactured November 11, 2010, to July 20, 2015. The certification label affixed to the vehicles provide an incorrect front tire inflation pressure. Accordingly, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire pressure information could cause an owner or operator to under or over inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure and a crash.
- Fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will provide new certification labels with the correct tire inflation pressure specifications, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Full recall details for 15V490000 →
2016 Winnebago ERA complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago ERA. 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
- Air Bags2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Power Train1
- Service Brakes1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (4)
- Unknown Or Other (2)
- Structure (1)
Read Winnebago ERA owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago ERA. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT. ENGINE SURGE AND SHIFT CONFUSION AT LOW SPEED, WITH ACCELERATOR NOT PRESSED, BRAKES NEEDED TO AVOID COLLISION.”
2016 WINNEBAGO ERANov 14, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11374687
“INQUIRY FROM SENATOR JONI K ERNST ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE: CONCERNS ABOUT A RECALL REG HIS MERCEDES BENZ RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, ALREADY FILED COMPLAINT AND RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM NHTSA, BUT WANTS AN UPDATE AND ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS.”
2016 WINNEBAGO ERASep 30, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11258110
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 WINNEBAGO ERA 70A. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V003000 (AIR BAGS) AND 19V004000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.”
2016 WINNEBAGO ERAAug 1, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11241176
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 WINNEBAGO ERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V625000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.”
2016 WINNEBAGO ERASep 15, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10906875
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