2017 Winnebago Travato recalls and problems

The 2017 Winnebago Travato has 5 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2018 model; the 2017 may differ in details. Photo: 2018 Winnebago Travato by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2017 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 Travato model years — 9th most.

5recalls

1complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

1,400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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5 recalls

Equipment

Sep 8, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V627000 · 8,583 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Risk: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Aug 17, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V546000 · 6,700 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Equipment

Dec 7, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V782000 · 17,360 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Equipment

Feb 20, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V108000 · 1,058 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Travato recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane.

Risk: A propane leak can increase the risk of a fire or an explosion.

Remedy & notes

Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, repositioning and securing the LP hose to avoid contact with the brake cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electrical System

Aug 12, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V598000 · 3,826 vehicles

Problem: 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 tightened.

Risk: A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

Lazydays RV Retail Delivery Issue

AQ17003 · opened Jun 20, 2017 · closed Jun 13, 2022

Summary

NHTSA opened AQ17-003 to determine whether Lazydays RV of Seffner, Florida (Lazydays) has complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. NHTSA received information suggesting Lazydays delivered a new Winnebago recreational vehicle (RV) without having remedied a recall. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and noncompliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed (49 U.S.C. 30120(i)). In June 2017, NHTSA issued information request (IR) letters to Lazydays and Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago), and again to Lazydays in August 2017. NHTSA's investigation indicated that Lazydays delivered at least seven recalled vehicles that did not have the recall remedy completed at the time the vehicles were delivered to the customers. On May 3, 2022, NHTSA entered into a Settlement Agreement with Lazydays to resolve the Audit Query. In the agreement, Lazydays agreed to pay a $45,000 civil penalty and to certain training and auditing requirements. Specifically, Lazydays committed to mandatory employee training regarding the delivery of new vehicles with open recalls and the implementation of new vehicle sale and delivery process controls at its dealership and any newly acqu…

2017 vs. other Winnebago Travato years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Winnebago Travato have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Winnebago Travato, the latest from Sep 8, 2023 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Winnebago Travato?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.