2016 WINNEBAGO TREND Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 WINNEBAGO TREND has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recall campaigns involving the propane system, ignition switch, electrical system, and fire extinguishers.
Five recalls address defects in multiple safety and operational systems. These recalls involve fuel delivery components, air bag and braking systems, auxiliary electrical circuits, and fire safety equipment.
Recalls- LPG system. (NHTSA 15V625000) Affected 8,842 vehicles have high pressure liquid propane hoses that may harden and leak at the crimp fitting. Leaks in the presence of ignition sources increase fire risk. Winnebago will replace the LP hose free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015.
- Ignition switch. (NHTSA 16V026000) 359 vehicles may experience intermittent loss of electrical contact in the ignition switch. This can cause engine stall or loss of airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control, and instrument panel functions, increasing crash risk. Chrysler dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block free of charge. The recall started March 4, 2016.
- Auxiliary solar circuit. (NHTSA 18V546000) 6,700 vehicles have an unfused auxiliary solar charging port circuit. Excess amperage can cause circuit damage and fire risk. Dealers will install a 15 amp inline fuse at no charge. The recall began June 5, 2019.
- Fire extinguisher. (NHTSA 17V782000) 17,360 vehicles may have Kidde plastic-handle or push button fire extinguishers that could clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles detach, preventing use and increasing injury risk in a fire. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for replacements free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2018.
Owners with unresolved safety recalls or repeated repairs, especially those involving critical systems like ignition and fire suppression, may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for potential remedies.
2016 WINNEBAGO TREND Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
33261
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 WINNEBAGO TREND
6700 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
2016 WINNEBAGO TREND
17360 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2016 WINNEBAGO TREND
359 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Travato, Trend, and Itasca Viva! motor homes manufactured February 27, 2015, to January 6, 2016. The affected vehicles have an ignition switch that may experience an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Risk: An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of the air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2016 WINNEBAGO TREND
8842 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.