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2018 Winnebago Grand Tour

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  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints

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5,750 miles · Mar 1, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System

DRIVING SOUTH ON I-59 IN AL, A FOG DEVELOPED IN THE REAR VIEW CAMERA, I PULLED INTO A REST STOP, AND FOUND MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF DIESEL FUEL FLOWING ONTO THE GROUND, AND MY TOW VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH DIESEL. OPENED THE REAR COMPARTMENT, BRIEFLY STARTED THE ENGINE, AND FUEL WAS SPRAYING FROM THE FUEL FILTER. SHUT ENGINE OFF AND CA…

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DRIVING SOUTH ON I-59 IN AL, A FOG DEVELOPED IN THE REAR VIEW CAMERA, I PULLED INTO A REST STOP, AND FOUND MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF DIESEL FUEL FLOWING ONTO THE GROUND, AND MY TOW VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH DIESEL. OPENED THE REAR COMPARTMENT, BRIEFLY STARTED THE ENGINE, AND FUEL WAS SPRAYING FROM THE FUEL FILTER. SHUT ENGINE OFF AND CALLED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE (GOOD SAM). TECHNICIAN CAME AND REPLACED FUEL FILTER, PART NUMBER FF63009. AS BEST I CAN TELL AT LEAST 30 GALLONS OF FUEL WAS SPRAYED OUT BEFORE I FOUND THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED ON 2/26/19 *DT CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURER INSTALLED CUMMINS ENGINE. VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS FROM CARFAX.*JB

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Official recalls

3

24V733000 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal

Oct 1, 2024

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.

18V546000 · Electrical System

Aug 17, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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: 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.

17V736000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Nov 20, 2017

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

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Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak.

Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak.

Consequence: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

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NHTSA investigations

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