NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Winnebago Era Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Winnebago Era has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Winnebago Era. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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NHTSA #23V694000Reported October 16, 2023 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,237 vehicles
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Safety consequence
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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NHTSA #22V695000Reported September 16, 2022 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,084 vehicles
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago View, Era, and Itasca Navion motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Safety consequence
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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 This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-694.
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.nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS
NHTSA #20V659000Reported October 27, 2020 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 1,806 vehicles
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.
Other Winnebago Era model years
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