2021 Winnebago Travato problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Structure (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (6)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2023-09-08 · campaign 23V627000 · 8,583 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2023-04-28 · campaign 23V307000 · 6,536 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Travato, 2021-2023 Solis, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment:appliance:oven/Stove/Cooktop 2023-02-03 · campaign 23V049000 · 9,720 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Solis, 2021-2023 Travato, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Suburban Manufacturing Company (Suburban) SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops with part number 3032AST. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will work with Suburban to repair the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2022-09-16 · campaign 22V696000 · 6,540 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.
Electrical System:wiring 2021-10-12 · campaign 21V793000 · 267 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. The wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.
Risk: Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the Volta Power System is disabled. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2021-06-25 · campaign 21V480000 · 1,566 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Service bulletins (11)
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 2024-10-31 · 75-02 · Service Campaign
service campaign sent to dealers and customers advising of the need to have the secondary alternator cable properly routed.
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.
Equipment 2022-09-21 · 09-21-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new safety recall/stop sale notification sent to all dealers regarding an upcoming recall on retractable awnings that have the potential to extend unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-02-14 · Electrical System“the vin is a ram promaster, but it is a winnebago travato 2022kl built on the promaster chassis. winnebago routed the electrical cables from the engine compartment to the volta battery system through the passenger wheel well. when making a left turn, the tires rub on the cable and wear away the protective sheathing, leaving the wires exposed. this …”
2022-11-29 · Structure · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 winnebago travato built on a 2021 ram promaster 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v696000 (structure, equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the awning unintentionally extended. the contact stated that the …”
2021-05-08 · Unknown Or Other · 1,000 mi“approximately 5 times since the rv was purchased 10 months ago, i've heard a motor sound while i'm driving. after hearing it several times, i believe that the sound comes from the carefree awning, attached to the side of the van. it sounds like the awning is trying to extend, then retract, while i'm driving.…”
2021-03-08 · Structure:body · 2,019 mi · 💥 crash“on 2/20/21 i purchased a 2021 winnebago travato from mike thompson rv in santa fe springs as a gift to myself before going completely blind from retinitis pigmentosa (final road trips). the vehicle was to be delivered to my property in idyllwild, ca on 2/24/21. the evening of 2/23/21 i received a phone call from [xxx] the finance mgr that the gener…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.