2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW
The 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW, potentially affecting up to 35,252 vehicles.
Recall 18V546000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 6,700 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V782000 — EQUIPMENT
| 17,360 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Recall 17V262000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 5,057 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 17V262000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 5,057 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V794000 — SEATS
| 816 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the seat detaches from the mounting pedestal, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V511000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 262 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If carbon monoxide or LP gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of illness or death to the occupants.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON DURING VACATION TRIP WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, INACTIVATING THOSE SYSTEMS AS WELL AS CRUISE CONTROL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. A VISIT TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN KNOXVILLE, TN, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. ONE BLOCK FROM DEALER, THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.
ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON DURING VACATION TRIP WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, INACTIVATING THOSE SYSTEMS AS WELL AS CRUISE CONTROL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. A VISIT TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN KNOXVILLE, TN, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. ONE BLOCK FROM DEALER, THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.
ABS AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON DURING VACATION TRIP WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, INACTIVATING THOSE SYSTEMS AS WELL AS CRUISE CONTROL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. A VISIT TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN KNOXVILLE, TN, RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. ONE BLOCK FROM DEALER, THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.
Safety Rating for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC 68-04 — STRUCTURE
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.
SC 68-05 — STRUCTURE
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.
SC 67-05 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
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.
SC 67-03 — EQUIPMENT
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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO VIEW
- 2012 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 1 complaint
- 2013 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 6 complaints
- 2014 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 3 complaints
- 2015 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 3 complaints
- 2016 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 8 complaints
- 2017 WINNEBAGO VIEW (current)
- 2018 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 9 complaints
- 2019 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 6 complaints
- 2020 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 16 complaints
- 2021 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 10 complaints
- 2022 WINNEBAGO VIEW — 19 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO FORZA — 48 total complaints