2014 Itasca Navion

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 Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

NOW TWO MONTHS AFTER THE LAST IDENTICAL INCIDENT, ANOTHER WHEEL SPEED CONTROL SENSOR FAILED (REAR AXLE) THAT AFFECTED NOT ONLY CRUISE-CONTROL BUT ALSO DISABLED ABS BRAKES AND STABILITY CONTROL FUNCTIONS DURING A LONG AND RAINY TRIP TO PA. (SEE EARLIER COMPLAINT #11340388) OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, THIS IS NOW THE FIFTH WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDING REPLACEMENT AND THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT REFLECTS THE SECOND TIME FOR THE VERY SAME UNIT THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED YEARS AGO ON THE SAME SIDE. M/BENZ HAS DISALLOWED ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THESE LAST FEW FAILURES DESPITE WHAT MY FAMILY (AND OTHERS) BELIEVE IS A DRASTIC SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN NOT ONLY AN ACCIDENT, BUT POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE ! THESE SENSORS ARE NOT CONSIDERED TYPICAL 'WEAR-AND-TEAR' ITEMS FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACEMENT SUCH AS BRAKE ROTORS, DISKS, ETC. THE ISSUE HERE IS NOT JUST THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ($600/EACH), BUT PRINCIPALLY THE MATTER OF SAFETY AND RELIABILITY. TAKING THIS MOTORHOME CROSS-COUNTY IS NOW CONSIDERED VERY RISKY WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR REPETITIVE FAILURES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THE RV GOING INTO 'LIMP MODE' WHEREIN SUCH AN OUTAGE WOULD DROP THE TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST-GEAR ! AND, NO MERCEDES DEALERS ARE EQUIPPED TO FIX THESE SENSORS OTHER THAN DESIGNATED MB 'SPRINTER' DEALERS, WHICH ARE NOT AS NUMEROUS AS THEIR MB CAR COUNTERPARTS. BOTTOM LINE HERE; WHEN IS MB GOING TO FIX ALL THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS GOING INTO MB SPRINTERS AND IN THE MEANTIME, WHAT IS DOT/NHTSA DOING TO AFFEC

THIS REGARDS THE MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 MODEL CHASSIS, NOT THE WINNEBAGO COACH. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS HAVE FAILED AND THIS TIME DROVE THE CRUISE CONTROL PAST SET LIMIT OF 60 MPH TO > 70 MPH WITHOUT ANY DRIVER INTERACTION. THESE SENSOR FAILURES DEMONSTRATE A CLEAR SAFETY DEFECT AND LIKELY MB PRODUCING DEFECTIVE PARTS. ALL SUCH SPRINTER VEHICLES WITH THESE SENSORS SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED TO HAVE THEIR WHEEL SPEED SENSORS REPLACED. THIS NOT A MAINTENANCE ISSUE BUT HAS NOW BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY FROM THIS LAST INCIDENT WE EXPERIENCED AS NOTED ABOVE. WE NOTED MULTIPLE CONSUMER BLOG ENTRIES OF SIMILAR INCIDENCES WITH THIS VERY CHASSIS AND PARTICULARLY POWERING MOTOR HOMES THAT ARE HAVING IDENTICAL ISSUES, EVEN TO THE POINT OF PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO 'LIMP MODE' WHICH COULD DESTROY THE TRANSMISSION, SEEING THIS MODE DROPS THE TRANS INTO FIRST-GEAR UNTIL THE DRIVER CAN PULL OFF TO STOP. AGAIN, HAPPENED TO US ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DURING THE FIRST FAILURE ENCOUNTERED WITH THESE SENSORS WHICH THEN AFFECTS CRUISE CONTROL, THEN DISABLES THE ABS FEATURE OF CHASSIS ALSO.*DT CONSUMER STATED THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE FAILURES.*JB