WINNEBAGO Complaints

We had our 2021D Winnebago View recalled due to awning issues. We had the recall done on March 8, 2023. On April 3, 2023 the awning extended out as we were going down the road at 65 mph. We had not used the awning since the recall had been done. It was taken to the Winnebago Factory on May 2, 2023, testing was done and the awning was removed. There must be something else going on because we were told the recall was done correctly.

Carefree Awning automatic RV awning deployed while driving at 60 mph down the Highway. Awning completely separated from body of RV and large parts, including metal outer shell of awning, flew off vehicle and into lanes of traffic. All that was left of the awning was the brace arms that remained connected to vehicle (as shown in pictures attached), but were bent and sticking up into the air. This happened on May 1, 2023. After the awning, which was subject of Winnebago recall, was repaired by my RV dealer, which was supposed to have fixed the issue subject of the recall and prevent this from happening.. Obviously not. Fortunately, no injuries occurred.

The Ford F53 Chassis built for motorhomes has a Ford Factory Advance Trac Warning System. When this system detects a fault the chassis looses Cruise Control, Hill Assists Feature, and Anti Lock Brakes. The Ford Pass App records the faults; however once the Ignition is turned off it erases the fault from the onboard computer. Ford has issue a TSB SSM51210 to reprogram the ASB Module only when the code is active. As stated before once the ignition is turned off the codes are erased. The problem with that scenario is that there are very limited dealerships and companies that will work or have the capability of diagnosis of the system. The safety problem comes when transiting a step grade and Hill Assist and ABS becomes inactive or during wet/icy conditions when Anti Lock Brake System become unexpected in active with no warning. 1. Advance Trac Service Required 2. Cruise Control, ABS, Hill Assists becomes inactive 3. Iginition switch turned off clears fault 4. Limited service facilities for motorhomes 5. Safety when transiting steep grades and wet/icy conditions

Seat belt latch is unsafe, it releases the seatbelt without pressing the red release button. We contacted Ford‘s customer assistance center and we’re informed that there is no recall for this seat belt problem and that we have to replace the seat belt at our own cost.

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Solis Pocket built on a 2021 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V049000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called several local dealers and made them aware of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer Winnebago and Suburban were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The Balmar charge controller for the coach lithium batteries failed. The controller is rated for temperatures up to 90 C (194 F). Based on Ekko forum discussions I suspected the controller, which is located in close proximity to the passenger side turbocharger was overheating. I fashioned an improvised heat shield between the turbocharger and controller and after driving in 74 F ambient conditions measured temperatures of 285 F on the heat shield and 185 F at the controller surface. I also added heat shielding to the controller wiring, which is also very close to the turbocharger. Clearly without owner-added heat shielding, (and even with during higher than 74 F ambient temperatures) the controller is far exceeding it's allowable temperature maximum.

The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Inspire built on a 2022 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while the RV was parked and turned off, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while later reversing into a parking space, the message "Shift Inhibitor" was displayed, and the RV failed to shift into gear. The contact stated that the RV was undrivable. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,016. The VIN was invalid.

White driving the vehicle, the passengers side hood latch bracket (what the hood latch hooks onto to keep the hood closed) fell off the vehicle and was lost, preventing the passenger's side of the hook from latching and leaving it to flap in the breeze. At a later time, I noticed the driver's side bracket starting to fall off in the same manner, but was luckily able to notice it while stopped and prevent it from falling onto the roadway. As a result I had to use "bungie cords" to keep the hood closed for the rest of the drive home. Metal brackets falling off a vehicle can easily damage a tire (causing an accident), get caught in the driveshaft (another potential accident), or severely injure a pedestrian (fast moving and uncontrolled metal pieces bouncing around a highway can easily cut or even kill someone). This is a serious safety hazzard.

Spare tire carrier with stare tire sustained metal fatigue and the metal of the carrier bracket tore allowing tire to almost fall off onto highway. Fortunately, a semi driver flagged me pointing to the back of the trailer as he passed me. I had purchased gas 40 miles earlier and there was no identifiable problem. The tire was just barely above the surface of the road when I stopped. I made dealer aware of this that day (May 2nd). They said they reported to Winnebago. I waited to hear from Winnebago and did not so called and emailed them on March 7th. I have followed up with them 2 more times but no response. There was no warning this was about to occur. Had this tire fallen off, it would jeopardize anyone behind me or any oncoming traffic. I have since learned others have experienced the same problem.

Backup camera system inoperable. Results in inability to see when backing up vehicle. Dealer diagnostic procedures pointed to defective camera. Display screen has message "System Inoperable," otherwise blank. Camera was replaced but did not solve the problem. Not offered any other remedy. Recall 21V411addressed this problem in 2020 and 2021 Mercedes (this chassis is 2021). Called MB support several times trying to get them to extend recall to my unit, since it's just a software update -- can't hurt for them to try. Representative said each time they would elevate my complaint to a higher level, but nothing ever happens.