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2013 Winnebago Era

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 8, 2013
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 27, 2020
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2013 Winnebago Era, most frequently naming the electrical and tires & wheels categories. 7 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

7 campaigns cover this model year

View all 7

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
20V659000

SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Oct 27, 2020
1,806 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.
Winnebago Industries, IncView on NHTSA.gov
19V042000

EQUIPMENT

Jan 17, 2019
3,351 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes. The overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area.
The risk: If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Winnebago Industries, IncView on NHTSA.gov
18V532000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

Aug 15, 2018
1,654 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries, IncManufacturer number 151View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalTires & wheels
Filed Aug 8, 2013

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM". I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW DUAL-WHEELED-AXLE (I.E., 4 WHEELS ON ONE AXLE) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) THAT WAS MANUFACTURED IN TWO STAGES BY TWO SEPARATE WELL KNOWN MANUFACTURERS. THE CHASSIS WAS MANUFACTURED BY MERCEDES-BENZ AS A MODEL SPRINTER 3500 HAVING A 11,030 LBS GVWR. THE SECOND MANUFACTURER WAS WINNEBAGO WHO MODIFIED THE CHASSIS TO EQUIP THE UNIT AS THEIR 2013 WINNEBAGO MODEL ERA 170A CLASS B RV. I PURCHASED THE NEW 2013 WINNEBAGO ERA 170A FROM A SELLER OF NEW WINNEBAGO RVS. THE CHASSIS MANUAL AND VEHICLE PLACARD STATES THAT IT IS DESIGNED FOR A GVWR OF 11,030 POUNDS. THE RV, AS OUTFITTED WITH THE FULL WEIGHT OF FLUIDS AND TWO PASSENGERS, HAS A CERTIFIED WEIGHT OF 9,280 POUNDS (3,760 LBS STEERABLE AXLE AND 5,520 LBS REAR AXLE). IF LOADED WITH ANOTHER 720 POUNDS OF CARGO, NOT LIKELY, THE RV WOULD MEET THE 10,000 POUND VALUE IN 49 CFR 571.138; TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS. IT WOULD REQUIRE LOADING THE RV WITH 1,750 POUNDS TO ATTAIN THE GVWR OF 11,030 POUNDS ? EVEN MORE UNLIKELY UNDER MY OWNERSHIP. MUST THIS VEHICLE BE SOLD WITH A ?TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM? TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 49 CFR 571.138? I AM CONFUSED BY THE S2 EXCEPTION STATEMENT IN, 571.138 STANDARD NO. 138; TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS. S1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS TO PREVENT SIGNIFICANT UNDER-INFLATION OF TIRES AND THE RESULTING SAFETY PROBLEMS. S2. APPLICATION. THIS STANDARD APPLIES TO PASSENGER CARS, MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES, TRUCKS, AND BUSES THAT HAVE A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF 4,536 KILOGRAMS (10,000 POUNDS) OR LESS, EXCEPT THOSE VEHICLES WITH DUAL WHEELS ON AN AXLE, ACCORDING TO THE PHASE-IN SCHEDULE SPECIFIED IN S7 OF THIS STANDARD. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR ANSWER TO MY ABOVE QUESTION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10534363
Incident
Jul 9, 2013
Mileage
1,806 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

7SB009-22-02A

EQUIPMENT

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.

7SB009-21-02A

EQUIPMENT

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.

7SB010-21-01Z

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Winnebago Era by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024110—
2023020—
2022120—
2021030—
2020040—
2019030—
2018050—
2017260—
2016480—
2015280—
2014160—
2013Viewing170—
2012080—
2011010—
2010010—
2009020—
2008000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.