Winnebago Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V546000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V546000 by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2019 winnebago era, travato, fuse, view, trend, aspect, paseo, via, adventurer, journey, tour, and grand tour motorhomes Includes 6,700 affected units, Solar Charging Port Circuit is not Fused, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2019 winnebago era, travato, fuse, view, trend, aspect, paseo, via, adventurer, journey, tour, and grand tour motorhomes

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 winnebago era, travato, fuse, view, trend, aspect, paseo, via, adventurer, journey, tour, and grand tour motorhomes. these vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.

Corrective Action

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on december 4, 2018. the recall began june 5, 2019. Owners may contact winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V546000
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-08-17T00:00:00
Subject: Solar charging port circuit is not fused
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 6,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 winnebago era, travato, fuse, view, trend, aspect, paseo, via, adventurer, journey, tour, and grand tour motorhomes. these vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
Consequence Summary: If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on december 4, 2018. the recall began june 5, 2019. Owners may contact winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 51.35

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NHTSA ID: 18V546000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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