Model year record

2013 Winnebago View recalls & problems

The 2013 Winnebago View has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaint).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentAug 15, 2018

Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittings

Recall 18V5320001,654 vehicles

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

EquipmentDec 7, 2017

Equipment

Recall 17V78200017,360 vehicles

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

EquipmentOct 6, 2015

Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems

Recall 15V6250008,842 vehicles

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

Electrical systemDec 3, 2012

Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 12V5590002,495 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Unknown or other	1	—
Equipment	1	—
Electrical system	1	—
Service brakes	1	—
Electronic stability control (esc)	1	—
Vehicle speed control	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
DRIVING ON A REMOTE HIGHWAY IN UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN AT 55MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL CEASED TO FUNCTION, CREATING FLUCTUATION IN ENGINE SPEED AND ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING. THE FOLLOWING WARNING LAMPS APPEARED: BRAKE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ABS AND ESP. CLOSEST MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR FACILITY WAS 300 MILES AWAY AT A REDUCED SPEED ON VARIOUS HIGHWAY AND FREEWAYS CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. DETERMINED ISSUE TO BE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THEN APRIL 2016,SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS AGAIN WITH RIGHT REAR AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. AS THEY REPAIR FACILITY WAS TEST DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THEN JULY 2016 SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED…
Jul 15, 2014 · 14,603 miles
Electrical system
BOTH SIDE TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ARE MELTED AND NO STOP LIGHT
Jun 15, 2019 · 65 miles
Unknown or other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE KIDDE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD RECEIVE THE PART WITHIN 15-20 DAYS, ALONG WITH A BOX TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE PART. AFTER SOME TIME, THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Jan 1, 2018

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.