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2012 Itasca Navion Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Itasca Navion has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Itasca dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Itasca Navion. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Itasca Navion owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Itasca Navion, describing incidents dated July 8, 2012.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10468762 · Filed August 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA NAVION 24J RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…

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Propane Hose May Harden and Leak

NHTSA #18V532000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2018 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 1,654 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 151 · Owners notified September 17, 2018 · Vehicles built November 28, 2011 – August 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, and Via motorhomes and Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes. The high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.

Safety consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Fuses Installed which may Result in Fire

NHTSA #12V559000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2012 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

Potentially affected: 2,495 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 127 · Owners notified December 21, 2012 · Vehicles built November 13, 2007 – August 10, 2012 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

Notes

Winnebago's recall campaign number is 127.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Copper Propane Tubing

NHTSA #12V389000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported August 8, 2012 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

Potentially affected: 165 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 126 · Owners notified September 6, 2012 · Vehicles built March 1, 2012 – March 21, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Safety consequence

If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

This is Winnebago recall no. 126. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2012 Itasca Navion. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Itasca Navion.

Electrical System

ODI #10468762

Incident: July 8, 2012 · Filed: August 1, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA NAVION 24J RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

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