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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical 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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What owners actually said
1 reports
12,800 miles · Jul 28, 2017
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND DEPRESSED THE HORN, THE HORN OPERATED BRIEFLY AND STOPPED WORKING. THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF MELBOURNE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND DEPRESSED THE HORN, THE HORN OPERATED BRIEFLY AND STOPPED WORKING. THE MERCEDES-BENZ OF MELBOURNE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,800.
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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