2014 Winnebago Vista

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 model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.

Risk. A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy. Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.

Defect. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Risk. If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy. Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, 65 MPH, ENGINE RPM 1900, 5TH GEAR, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A SLIGHT GRADE, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS FROM 5TH, TO 4TH, TO 3RD, TO 2ND GEAR, ENGINE RPM 4500, IN 48 SECONDS. ENGINE RACES UNTIL CRUISE CONTROL IS MANUALLY DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, IS VERY STARTLING, AND I BELIEVE, COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER, AND/OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE ARE AFTER-MARKET DEVICES AVAILABLE WHICH CLAIM TO SOLVE OR MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM. MULTIPLE FORD "CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE" REPRESENTATIVES AND DEALER SERVICE REPS FROM NC TO AZ WILL NOT ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. THEY SAY THE CRUISE CONTROL PERFORMS "NORMALLY" AND OFFER NO HELP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE SENT A VIDEO CLIP SHOWING THIS MALFUNCTION TO SEVERAL OF THEM WITHOUT ANY POSITIVE RESULTS. REQUEST IS TO HOLD FORD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR FAULTY PRODUCT DESIGN, GET THEM TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND FIX IT, BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORD TECHNICAL PEOPLE NEED TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION BECAUSE THEIR DEALERS AND "CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE" REPRESENTATIVES ARE SIMPLY PASSING THE BUCK WITHOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SUDDENLY BECAME FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA WFE30T MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.