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2006 Winnebago View

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 Aug 15, 2015
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 5, 2010
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 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Winnebago View, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and other / unspecified categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; 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

  • Engine934.6%
  • Brakes415.4%
  • Other / unspecified311.5%
  • Electrical311.5%
  • Tires & wheels13.8%
  • Transmission13.8%
  • Body & structure13.8%
  • Visibility13.8%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
10V470000

SEAT BELTS

Oct 5, 2010
2,496 units potentially affected
The defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES BECAUSE THE DINETTE AREA SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THOSE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLISION, THE GENERATED CRASH FORCES CAN CAUSE THE RESTRAINT'S ATTACHMENT TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk: IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
The remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 118View on NHTSA.gov
07V163000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Apr 10, 2007
1,582 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER CAN INADVERTENTLY SLIDE OUT DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY OPERATION.
The risk: THIS COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/;OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY CATCH ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-614-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 105View on NHTSA.gov
05V573000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Dec 28, 2005
193 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
The risk: THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL UNITS COULD DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL SHORT ALLOWING FOR THE POTENTIAL OF THE PLASTIC CASE TO IGNITE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE KWIKEE STEP AND REPLACE THE STEP CONTROL UNIT, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 100View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06058ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

CARGO DOOR EXTENDING DURING TRAVEL

Opened Dec 14, 2006
Closed Apr 18, 2007

WINNEBAGO HAS FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-163 WHICH OUTLINES WINNEBAGO'S INTENTION TO INSTALL SECONDARY LATCHES ON THE AFFECTED CARGO DOORS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE PROPOSED SECONDARY LATCH WILL PROVIDE A MORE RELIABLE LATCHING SYSTEM (1) FOR OWNERS WHO MAY INADVERTENTLY FAIL TO SECURE THE PRIMARY LATCH AND/OR (2) AS A REDUNDANT RETENTION MEANS FOR SITUATIONS IN WHICH A CARGO DOOR BECOMES MISALIGNED, DISTORTED, AND/OR DAMAGED IN A WAY THAT COMPROMISES THE INTEGRITY OF THE PRIMARY LATCH SYSTEM.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESLed to recall 07V163000

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 22
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 15, 2015

WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC - WENT TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING. ENDED UP BEING THE TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AT 30K. HAD THE TRANNY FLUID AND FILTER CHANGED. JUST SPENT 7000 K ON REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. IT HAD A TOTAL OF 53307 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A CRAP VEHICLE. EVEN THE MERCEDES MECHENIC. TOLD ME TO GET RID OF IT AS SOON AS I CAN. SAID THE TRANNY WASN'T MADE TO HAUL A CAMPER. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED IN ATLANTA, ON TOP OF THE THIRD BRIDGE HIGH INTERSTATE (285/85). WE STOPPED TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR ON A FRIDAY AT 5PM. THEN SET ON TOP FOR 8.5 HOURS WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK.

NHTSA ID
10748916
Incident
Jul 22, 2011
Mileage
53,307 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Nov 23, 2014

PEGASUS ADVANTA CLT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. INSPECTION SHOWED CASING FAILURE ON OUTSIDE EDGE OF SIDEWALL. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED INCOMPLETE DOT NUMBER - NO MANUFACTURE DATE. LAST 4 DIGITS WERE BLANK (EMPTY CIRCLES). THE DROP DOWN TIRE LIST DID NOT LIST PEGASUS SO I PICKED API SINCE THEY WERE THE PEGASUS MANUFACTURER. THIS COMPLAINT DOES NOT APPLY TO THE GLADIATOR - I COULD NOT PROCEED WITHOUT MAKING A SELECTION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10660335
Incident
Jul 12, 2014
Mileage
25,500 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 12, 2014

LOST WHEEL COVER ENROUTE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10610055
Incident
Jun 19, 2014
Mileage
19,000 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jun 24, 2013

2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW. ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, TRANSMISSION STAYED IN 1ST GEAR CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CARS BEHIND STACKED UP BEHIND ME, AS WELL AS THE HIGHWAY --- I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO MERGE ON TO. DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS MODULE THAT IS BAD. I HAD THE AMBER TRIANGLE, WHEEL PSI,CHECK ENGINE AND ABS LIGHTS ON. VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERATIVE ALSO. THE COST WILL BE $3300 DOLLARS AND TWO WEEKS WORTH OF WAITING ON THE PART. 1800 MILES FROM HOME. I CAN DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND RECONNECT.AND DRIVE. IT DOES SHIFT BUT AFTER A FEW MILES THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON AND NOW STUCK IN THAT GEAR TILL STOPPING AND REPEATING PROCESS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10521495
Incident
Jun 20, 2013
Mileage
43,400 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed May 11, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HUBCAP DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NORMAL ROAD SURFACES AND BUMPY ROADS. THE HUBCAP WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT. ALL FOUR WHEEL HUBCAPS WERE EVENTUALLY REPLACED EIGHT TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000.

NHTSA ID
10400006
Incident
Apr 9, 2006
Mileage
7,000 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 15, 2010

2006 DODGE SPRINTER/WINNEBAGO VIEW. CONSUMER EXPRESS THEY BELIEVE MOTORHOME IS A LEMON AND REQUEST RELIEF UNDER ACT 297 OF 1993 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAS BROKEN DOWN ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM; A BROKEN RESONATOR. *JB

NHTSA ID
10356415
Incident
May 17, 2007
Mileage
2,890 mi
Engine
Filed Apr 10, 2010

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AND TURBO RESONATOR CRACKED ON 2006 ITASCA NAVION (DODGE SPRINTER CHASSIS/MERCEDES DIESEL). THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, RESULTING IN DECELERATION NECESSITATING STOPPING AND CALLING SERVICE, OR IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE, PROGRESSIVE DECELERATION UNTIL THE VEHICLE QUITS MOVING ALTOGETHER. NOT VERY SAFE AT ALL, AND THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER WHO, LIKE TOYOTA, CONTINUES TO IGNORE THIS COMMON, NOT COINCIDENTAL, POOR PART DESIGN. WARRANTY REPLACEMENT ISN'T ENOUGH AFTER FAILURE AND NEAR DEATH! LET'S GET SOME ACTION: WRITE YOUR STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WITH COPIES OF MERCEDES. THIS NEEDS TO BE EXPOSED! *TR

NHTSA ID
10324902
Incident
Jul 15, 2009
Mileage
9,000 mi
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Jun 4, 2009

RECALL NOTICE FOR WINNEBAGO VIEW MOTOR HOME EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER. CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE, THE DRAWER SLID OUT/OPEN. ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WAS THE CEILING LIGHTS. WHEN THE CEILING LIGHTS WERE USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THEY MELTED THE LENS COVER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER REMOVE ONE OF THE LIGHT BULBS AND BUY A NEW COVER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE LENS WAS THIN AND CAN NOT WITHSTAND THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE BULBS. THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPLACED THE BULBS WITH FLUORESCENT FIXTURES. RECALL 07V163000 *JB WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED AN ODOR AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY AFTER, THE CALIPERS RELEASED, BECAUSE THERE WAS DIFFICULTY BRAKING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THE ABS SENSORS WERE DESTROYED. UPDATED 06/15/09.*JB

NHTSA ID
10273373
Incident
Jan 1, 1901

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 View by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026220—
2025360—
2024150—
2023560—
20221470—
2021870—
2020970—
2019410—
2018520—
2017150—
2016440—
2015240—
2014230—
2013340—
2012130—
2011220—
2010140—
2009020—
2008330—
2007310—
2006Viewing2241—

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.