2017 Itasca Navion problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
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:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2017-04-19 · campaign 17V262000 · 5,057 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seats 2016-11-01 · campaign 16V794000 · 816 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 Winnebago View and Itasca Navion motorhomes manufactured March 21, 2016, to September 15, 2016. The affected vehicles may have loose driver and front passenger seat mounting bolts, possibly allowing the seats to detach from the mounting pedestals.
Risk: If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat mounting bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater 2016-07-06 · campaign 16V511000 · 262 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2017 Winnebago View, and Itasca Navion motor coaches manufactured November 16, 2015, to June 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the grommet around the liquid propane (LP) line may not be properly sealed to prevent carbon monoxide and/or LP gas from entering the living quarters.
Risk: If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the grommet opening to seal the LP line, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 141.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Structure 2017-11-10 · SC 68-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service campaign sent to dealers and owners/outlines instruction to remove the satellite cable locating decal on the roof. the decal was placed in the wrong location and damage may occur to the roof should someone attempt to mount a satelite in this location.
Structure 2017-11-10 · SC 68-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service campaign sent to dealers and owners/outlines instruction to remove the satellite cable locating decal on the roof. the decal was placed in the wrong location and damage may occur to the roof should someone attempt to mount a satelite in this location.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-03-03 · 7SB011-17-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers. the bulletin addresses the update to the slim-rack motor drive-block and provides the parts kit information for the motor block replacement package.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-02-24 · 7SB014-17-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general parts & service bulletin sent to dealers. the bulletin lists the current changes to the winnebago industries policy & procedure manual along with providing a link to where the manual is located on our website.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater 2017-02-03 · SC 67-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service campaign sent to dealers and customers. this campaign is to correct the water heater bypass valve installation. the bypass valve was installed incorrectly during production.
Equipment 2016-12-02 · SC 67-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service campaign sent to dealers and customers. the campaign addressed the removal of a satellite cable locating label from the roof of certain 2017 motorhomes, floorplan 524g. the label was inadvertently installed in the wrong location.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.