Recall 18V-546: 2016–2019 Winnebago Adventurer, 2016–2019 Winnebago Aspect and 10 more
Winnebago Industries, Inc recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 2018, covering about 6,700 vehicles.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Winnebago Industries, Inc |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V546000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Aspect | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago ERA | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Fuse | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Grand Tour | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Journey | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Paseo | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Tour | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Travato | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago Trend | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago VIA | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Winnebago View | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V-546?
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.
How is recall 18V-546 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.