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2016 Winnebago Travato Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Winnebago Travato has 6 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 Travato. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Winnebago Travato owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago Travato, describing incidents dated October 20, 2015 to August 17, 2018.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11343911 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 3500 TRAILERED TO A 2016 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V546000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 17V108000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 16V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED MULTIPLE…

  • ODI #10939977 · Filed

    THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. IT WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DODGE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY COULD NOT REMEDY THE SITUATION. THIS CANCELS THE CRUISE CONTROL OPTION ALSO.

  • ODI #10837177 · Filed

    OVER 30 TIMES IN THE FIRST 5,000 MILES OF DRIVING, THE LOW TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. EACH TIME THE TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED OK. TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS A BAD TIRE SENSOR AND HE REPLACED IT. SINCE THEN INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT GO ON EVEN WHEN THE TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW. COULD…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Winnebago Travato in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

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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.

Propane Hose may Rupture after Brake Line Contact

NHTSA #17V108000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Lines and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported February 20, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 1,058 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 6, 2017 · Vehicles built April 17, 2015 – January 24, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane.

Safety consequence

A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, repositioning and securing the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 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.

Intermittent Loss of Ignition Switch Contact

NHTSA #16V026000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported January 21, 2016 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 359 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 4, 2016 · Vehicles built February 27, 2015 – January 6, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motor homes manufactured February 27, 2015, to January 6, 2016. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.

Safety consequence

An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

FCA US (Chrysler), manufacturer of the motorhome chassis, will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices in January 2016. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or 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.

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.

Other Winnebago Travato model years

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