WINNEBAGO ERA 2022

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V694000 SAFETY RECALL
6.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2023
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Potential Risk:
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 179. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall 22V-695.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WINNEBAGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 179
Notice Date: May 2, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2023
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V695000 SAFETY RECALL
5.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2022
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago View, Era, and Itasca Navion motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Potential Risk:
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-694.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WINNEBAGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2022

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Campaign: 11608966 Other
Aug 16, 2024
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 11608966
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Campaign: 11608966 Other
Aug 16, 2024
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 11608966
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Campaign: 11608966 Other
Aug 16, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Era built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that after the RV was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V694000 (Structure, Equipment) there was 0% battery voltage indicated on the battery after starting the RV. The contact stated that while at a gas station and attempting to start the generator, the generator failed to start. The contact noticed a burning odor entering the cabin of the RV. The contact called the Fire Department to determine if a fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO
Mfg Campaign: 11608966
Notice Date: Aug 16, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2024

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