Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
Vehicles affected
2,495
Reported to NHTSA
2012-12-03
Owners notified
2012-12-21
Defect description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model Era motorhomes, 2010-2013 Via and Itasca Reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 View and Itasca Navion motorhomes; manufactured November 13, 2007, through August 20, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.
Safety risk
Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES BECAUSE THE DINETTE AREA SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THOSE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLISION, THE GENERATED CRASH FORCES CAN CAUSE THE RESTRAINT'S ATTACHMENT TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety risk
IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VIEW, VIEW PROFILE, ITASCA NAVION, AND NAVION IQ MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING BOLT IN THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATS.
Safety risk
IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE SEAT AND/OR SEAT BELT MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR THE EXISTENCE AND TORQUE OF THE SEAT BOLTS AND INSTALL AND/OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY." THE SEATS ARE MISSING A REINFORCING PLATE.
Safety risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL AND INSTALL A NEW DESIGN OF SWIVEL THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE A REINFORCING PLATE IN ORDER TO MEET THE STANDARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Wheels
1
20,000 mi
Wheels: hub
1
20,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
20,000 mi
The 2011 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.