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2016 Winnebago Era Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Winnebago Era has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Winnebago Era. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Winnebago Era owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago Era, describing incidents dated October 6, 2015 to October 30, 2020.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11374687 · Filed November 14, 2020
ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT. ENGINE SURGE AND SHIFT CONFUSION AT LOW SPEED, WITH ACCELERATOR NOT PRESSED, BRAKES NEEDED TO AVOID COLLISION.
ODI #11258110 · Filed September 30, 2019
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. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE…
ODI #11241176 · Filed August 1, 2019
TL* 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. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NHTSA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR…

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Weld Nut Installed Incorrectly/FMVSS 210

NHTSA #20V659000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported October 27, 2020 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 1,806 vehicles

Repair completion: 17.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 14, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Overhead Cabinet May Detach

NHTSA #19V042000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported January 17, 2019 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 3,351 vehicles

Repair completion: 38.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 27, 2019 · Vehicles built November 11, 2010 – January 16, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Solar Charging Port Circuit is not Fused

NHTSA #18V546000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported August 17, 2018 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 6,700 vehicles

Repair completion: 51.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 5, 2019 · Vehicles built November 18, 2014 – July 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V782000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 7, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 17,360 vehicles

Repair completion: 36.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2012 – December 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Axxess module may Interfere with Electrical System

NHTSA #17V262000 · Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · NHTSA notice

Reported April 19, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 5,057 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 23, 2017 · Vehicles built June 3, 2014 – August 8, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Loose Electrical Connection may Overheat

NHTSA #16V598000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported August 12, 2016 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 3,826 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 22, 2016 · Vehicles built May 6, 2014 – April 22, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

LP Hose Hardening may Result in LP Leak

NHTSA #15V625000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported October 6, 2015 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 8,842 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 25, 2015 · Vehicles built June 26, 2012 – August 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 Tire Inflation Info on Labels/Part 567

NHTSA #15V490000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2015 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 1,732 vehicles

Repair completion: 47.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Winnebago campaign 133 · Owners notified September 18, 2015 · Vehicles built November 11, 2010 – July 20, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 Winnebago Era. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Winnebago Era.

Power Train; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes

ODI #11374687

Incident: October 30, 2020 · Filed: November 14, 2020

ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT. ENGINE SURGE AND SHIFT CONFUSION AT LOW SPEED, WITH ACCELERATOR NOT PRESSED, BRAKES NEEDED TO AVOID COLLISION.

Air Bags

ODI #11258110

Incident: September 30, 2019 · Filed: September 30, 2019

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. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SALE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE RECALL NOT HAVING A REPAIR SOLUTION.*JS

Air Bags

ODI #11241176

Incident: August 1, 2019 · Filed: August 1, 2019

TL* 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. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NHTSA WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE REMEDIES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *BF*JB

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10906875

Incident: October 6, 2015 · Filed: September 15, 2016

TL* 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A PROPANE LEAK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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