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2021 Winnebago Travato

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
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Latest Feb 14, 2024
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 Sep 8, 2023
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 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Winnebago Travato, most frequently naming the body & structure, electrical and other / unspecified categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 11 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

  • Body & structure240.0%
  • Electrical240.0%
  • Other / unspecified120.0%

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

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

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
23V627000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:BODY

Sep 8, 2023
8,583 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
The risk: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number 176View on NHTSA.gov
23V307000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Apr 28, 2023
6,536 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
23V049000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

Feb 3, 2023
9,720 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number 173View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed Feb 14, 2024

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 can cause a failure of the battery system, or worse, a fire. Mine is not an isolated incident, as many other Travato owners have reported this issue.

NHTSA ID
11571927
Incident
Jun 29, 2023
Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Nov 29, 2022

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 awning had unfurled and one of the arms had sheared off from the mounting point on the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a dealer however, it was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The contact received the notification one month after the failure had occurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NHTSA ID
11495349
Incident
Sep 28, 2022
Mileage
15,000 mi
Filed May 8, 2021

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.

NHTSA ID
11415645
Incident
Jul 17, 2020
Mileage
1,000 mi
Body & structureElectrical
Filed Mar 8, 2021
Crash reported

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 GENERATOR IS BROKEN. I SAID THAT'S OUTRAGEOUS' IT'S BRAND NEW. THEY DELIVERED THE RV WITHOUT THE GENERATOR ON 2/24/21 AND THEIR DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THE RV ON ROUTE TO MY HOME ' THE DRIVER CONTACTED ME ON MY CELL PHONE DISGRUNTLED THAT HE WAS CAUGHT IN TRAFFIC. I SAID, 'YES IN CALIFORNIA DURING RUSH HOUR THERE IS OFTEN TRAFFIC.' HE HUNG UP ON ME. I ARRANGED FOR MY MAINTENANCE MAN TO MEET THE DRIVER AT THE LOCAL GAS STATION SO THE DRIVER COULD FOLLOW HIM TO MY PROPERTY. THE DRIVER ARRIVED AROUND 7:30PM. HE GOT OUT OF THE RV AND WHIPPED THE KEYS AT ME, WHICH I COULDN'T SEE BECAUSE NIGHT BLINDNESS IS A SYMPTOM OF R.P. MY MAINTENANCE MAN WITNESSED IT ALL. THE DRIVER RAN OFF DOWN THE STREET. I DIDN'T SIGN HIS PAPERWORK AFTER HE THREW THE KEYS AT ME. MY MAINTENANCE MAN CHECKED THE RV AND FOUND BODY DAMAGE AND THE INTERIOR COUCH MATTRESSES, ETC TIPPED OVER ON THE FLOOR. I TEXTED THE FINANCE MGR, [XXX], STATING WHAT HAPPENED (VEHICLE DAMAGE AND ASSAULT), AND SHE TEXTED BACK '...HE JUST THREW THE KEYS AT YOU...THAT'S NOT ASSAULT.' I ASKED WHO THE OWNER IS TO [XXX] AND CALLING THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME THE INFORMATION UNTIL I FINALLY PERFORMED MY OWN DUE DILIGENCE. THIS PURCHASE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A MEANINGFUL AND JOYFUL GIFT/EXPERIENCE TO MYSELF BEFORE DEALING WITH SOME VERY DARK DAYS (LITERALLY) ' I WATCHED MY FATHER GO BLIND FROM R.P., SO I KNOW WHAT I'M FACING. I'M OUTRAGED AND HEARTBROKEN TO BE DEALING WITH SUCH HEINOUS AND UNTRUSTWORTHY BEHAVIOR AND ISSUES. PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR

NHTSA ID
11399769
Incident
Feb 24, 2021
Mileage
2,019 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

75-02

Service Campaign sent to dealers and customers advising of the need to have the secondary alternator cable properly routed.

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.

09-21-22

EQUIPMENT

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.

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.

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 Travato by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026010—
2025010—
2024220—
2023340—
2022860—
2021Viewing460—
2020340—
2019240—
2018040—
2017151—
2016461—
2015180—
2014060—
2013020—

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.