RoadVitals

2018 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.
5
Latest Oct 16, 2023
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.
2
Latest Aug 17, 2018
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.
0
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.
1

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Winnebago View, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, body & structure and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 9 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

  • Other / unspecified342.9%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Steering114.3%

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

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
18V546000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Aug 17, 2018
6,700 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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 may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Winnebago Industries, IncView on NHTSA.gov
17V782000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 7, 2017
17,360 units potentially affected
The 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 Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Winnebago Industries, IncView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Oct 16, 2023

Fresh water tank falling out from the bottom of the rv. If we did not notice it before continuing on our trip, it would have totally fallen onto the road putting our tow car and other drivers at serious risk. The tank was emptied and temporarily secured so we could return home. There were no warning messages prior to failure.

NHTSA ID
11550109
Incident
Oct 6, 2023
Body & structureOther / unspecified
Filed Aug 31, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Winnebago View RV built on a 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 60 MPH, the retractable awning inadvertently extended during transit. No warning lights were illuminated. The RV was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The RV was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V696000 (Structure, Equipment) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 35,000.

NHTSA ID
11541952
Incident
Aug 2, 2023
Mileage
35,000 mi
ElectricalEngineSteering
Filed Nov 26, 2019
Crash reported

THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS GOING TO THE ENGINE RUNS ALONG THE FIREWALL BEHIND THE WINDOW WIPER MOTOR AND IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST IT CAUSING IT TO CUT THROUGH THE HARNESS COVERING AND IT SHORTED OUT THE WIRING TO THE RIGHT CYLINDER BAND. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE WE TRIED TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE ROAD TO SAFETY AND WE WERE INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT, FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE PROBLEM AFTER BEING TOLD TO CHECK THE HARNESS AS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. THE CAMPER ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES. I FEEL THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT WERE TO OCCUR UNDER DIFFERENT CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID
11282538
Incident
Nov 21, 2019
Mileage
3,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 27, 2018

THREE OF THE ORIGINAL WHEELS IN MY 2017 MERCEDES SPRINTER BASED 2018 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME HAVE FAILED DUE TO AIR LEAKING FROM NEAR THE WELDED PORTION OF THE STEEL RIMS. TWO OF THESE WHEELS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, ONE BY MERCEDES AND ONE BY WINNEBAGO. SEE DOCUMENTATION. ON 07-17-18, TIRE PRESSURE IN THE INNER REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE WAS 30 PSI. FILLED THE TIRE AND DROVE 120 MILES HOME. (3191 MILES) ON 07-18-18 I TOOK THE RV TO LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER IN HAMILTON, MT. AFTER SUBMERGING THE WHEEL, THEY DETERMINED THAT THE AIR WAS LEAKING FROM THE WELDED JOINT IN THE WHEEL. ON 07-25-18, I TOOK THE WHEEL TO DEMAROIS MERCEDES-BENZ IN MISSOULA, MT FOR EVALUATION OF THE WHEEL. THE DEALER FOUND A CRACKED WELD ON THE WHEEL THAT CAUSED THE AIR LEAK. ON 08-01-18, THE MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER REPLACED THE WHEEL AT NO CHARGE. (WHEEL #1) ON 08-13-18, IN APPLE VALLEY, MN, THE PASSENGER SIDE INNER REAR TIRE PRESSURE WAS 30 PSI. (5744 MILES) ON 08-14-18 AT THE WINNEBAGO PLANT, THEIR TIRE TECH INSPECTED THE WHEEL AND FOUND A LEAK AT THE WELD IN THE WHEEL (SAME AS WHEEL #1) WINNEBAGO REPLACED THE WHEEL AT NO CHARGE. (WHEEL #2) ON 08-16-18, AT CHAMBERLAIN SD, THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE OUTER REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS 25 PSI. WHEN THE WHEEL WAS SUBMERGED, AIR BUBBLES CAME FROM THE SEAM NEAR THE WELDS. I HAD A TUBE PUT IN THE TIRE. (WHEEL #3) 6113 MILES. I NOTICED EACH WHEEL FAILURE WHEN CHECKING TIRE PRESSURES BEFORE DRIVING EACH MORNING. ((NOTE: YOUR FORM DID NOT PERMIT ME TO UPLOAD TWO DOCUMENTS SO I SENT THE ONE FROM MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER THAT FIRST DISCOVERED CRACKED WELDS. ANOTHER FORM FROM WINNEBAGO CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM ON THE SECOND WHEEL.

NHTSA ID
11122749
Incident
Jul 17, 2018
Mileage
3,191 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 17, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 WINNEBAGO VIEW EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, MODEL NUMBER: H110G. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT) AND CONTACTED THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER AT 641-585-3535 ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018. THE RV MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE KIDDE MANUFACTURER. THE KIDDE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 7-855-262-3540 AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD MAIL A REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAITED THIRTY DAYS, BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE KIDDE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED BACK AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY HAD THE WRONG MAILING ADDRESS FOR HER. THE ADDRESS WAS CORRECTED AND VERIFIED BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WOULD BE MAILED TO HER ON MARCH 5, 2018. THE CONTACT STILL HAD NOT RECEIVED THE NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPLACEMENT PART. A LOCAL WINNEBAGO DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
11088710
Incident
Jan 22, 2018

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—
2018Viewing520—
2017150—
2016440—
2015240—
2014230—
2013340—
2012130—
2011220—
2010140—
2009020—
2008330—
2007310—
20062241—

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.