Winnebago 2016–2019 Electrical System recall
Recalled August 17, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V546000 · Winnebago
Hazard
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 may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Units
6,700 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Winnebago ADVENTURER · Winnebago ASPECT · Winnebago ERA · Winnebago FUSE · Winnebago GRAND TOUR · Winnebago JOURNEY · Winnebago PASEO · Winnebago TOUR · Winnebago TRAVATO · Winnebago TREND · Winnebago VIA · Winnebago VIEW
Manufacturer(s)
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →