2012 Winnebago Via problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2018-08-15 · campaign 18V532000 · 1,654 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2012-12-03 · campaign 12V559000 · 2,495 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2012-08-08 · campaign 12V389000 · 165 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Risk: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.
Unknown Or Other 2024-02-23 · 7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all dealers. this bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email winnebago the signed vehicle registration form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
Equipment 2021-07-14 · 7SB009-21-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's lemon law and to comply with winnebago motorhome mandates outlined in the policy & procedure manual.
Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi“see attached documents …”
2011-09-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,088 mi“while driving on interstate 94 approximately 23 august 2011, and surrounded by semi truck traffic i experienced a rapid deceleration of my vehicle without any warning. in addition, the traffic was so tight, and due to the rapid deceleration rate, i barely escaped being hit from the rear by an approaching fully loaded 53 foot semi trailer. i found …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.