2013 Winnebago View problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (4)
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.
Equipment 2017-12-07 · campaign 17V782000 · 17,360 vehicles
Defect: 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' f
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2015-10-06 · campaign 15V625000 · 8,842 vehicles
Defect: 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 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.
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
2020-10-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 14,603 mi“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 …”
2019-07-01 · Electrical System · 65 mi“both side tail lamp bulb socket are melted and no stop light…”
2018-03-16 · 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 contac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.