2016 Winnebago VIA recalls and problems
The 2016 Winnebago VIA has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Winnebago VIA vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Winnebago VIA recalls
Recall 18V-546: Electrical System
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.
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.
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.
Recall 17V-262: Equipment, Electrical System
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Winnebago View, VIA, ERA, and Itasca Navion motorhomes. The affected vehicles have an Axxess radio volume control module that may interfere with the chassis electrical system.
Risk: The Axxess radio volume control module can affect electrical system functions, possibly causing an engine shutdown, power loss, illumination of malfunction indicator warning lights, and interfere with the restraint system. These scenarios can increase the risk of crash or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Axxess radio volume control module, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Recall 15V-625: Equipment
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
Risk: An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Winnebago VIA have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Winnebago VIA: 18V-546 (electrical system), 17V-262 (equipment, electrical system), 15V-625 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Winnebago recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Winnebago dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.