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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2025
EquipmentUnknown Or Other
WINNEBAGO TRAVATO 59GL CAREFREE AWNING WAS REPAIRED BUT IS STILL DEPLOYING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE PULLED THE AWNING FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM DEPLOYING WHILE DRIVING . I WOULD LIKE TO BEABLE TO USE IT. CAN THIS ITEM BE LOOKED AT TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WAS PROPERLY REPAIRD AND TO CHECK IF ANYTHING HAVE BEEN DAMAGED? THE ANWING ONLY WOR…
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WINNEBAGO TRAVATO 59GL CAREFREE AWNING WAS REPAIRED BUT IS STILL DEPLOYING WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE PULLED THE AWNING FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM DEPLOYING WHILE DRIVING . I WOULD LIKE TO BEABLE TO USE IT. CAN THIS ITEM BE LOOKED AT TO MAKE SURE THAT IT WAS PROPERLY REPAIRD AND TO CHECK IF ANYTHING HAVE BEEN DAMAGED? THE ANWING ONLY WORKED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. IVE BEEN ON THE ROAD BECASUE I LIVE IN IT AND HAVENT HAD TIME TO RETURN TO THE GENERAL RV IN WEST CHESTER, PA FOR THEM TO FIX IT PROPERTLY.
NHTSA ODI #11703380
2,000 miles · Oct 29, 2018
Electrical SystemStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE ROOF LEAKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A WATER LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE 110 VOLT A/C RECEPTACLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO US ADVENTURE RV (5120 N BRADY ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, (563) 468-4678) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CON…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE ROOF LEAKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A WATER LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE 110 VOLT A/C RECEPTACLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO US ADVENTURE RV (5120 N BRADY ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806, (563) 468-4678) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE AND ALSO THAT THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. UPDATED 12/11/18*JB *DT*JB
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Structure:body
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.
Structure:body
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Consequence: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. The wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the Volta Power System is disabled. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.
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.
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