NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2017 Winnebago ERA, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WINNEBAGO ERA.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2020-10-27. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-01-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes. The overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area.
Consequence: If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-12-07. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-04-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-08-12. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tighten (excerpt)
Consequence: A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
8 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10252834
Date: 2024-04-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
10251128
Date: 2024-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
10226724
Date: 2022-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
10213593
Date: 2022-05-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10199382
Date: 2021-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10199381
Date: 2021-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
10199380
Date: 2021-03-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
10110244
Date: 2017-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
General Parts & Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin lists the current changes to the Winnebago Industries Policy & Procedure Manual along with providing a link to where the manual is located on our website.