2014 Winnebago VIEW: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VIEW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE WIND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20. UPDATED 7/7/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED AN ADDITIONAL SWAY BAR WAS NEEDED. UPDATED 03/01/16.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10715119 at NHTSA ↗

TAKATA RECALL - THE ONLY LOCAL DEALER "MERCEDES OF OMAHA" HAS PUT MY INFORMATION ON FILE 3 TIMES AND PROMISED TO CALL WHEN PARTS CAME IN TO NO AVAIL. THEY CURRENTLY NO LONGER HAVE ME ON FILE AND SAID THEY MUST ORDER PARTS SPECIFICALLY FOR EACH RECALL ADDING MORE DELAY TO MY SERVICE AND ULTIMATELY MY SAFETY. UNACCEPTABLE

Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11157301 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2015-10-06 (October 6, 2015)

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.

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

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.

Reported: 2017-04-19 (April 19, 2017)

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.

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.

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.

Reported: 2017-12-07 (December 7, 2017)

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

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

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.