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2011 Winnebago Vista

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  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2015
Electrical System

MY 2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA 35F HAS THE SAME DAMAGE TO THE PROTECTIVE WRAP OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRES FOR THE SLIDE-OUT AS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V-390. HOWEVER, I'M BEING TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT 2 MONTHS AFTER THE DATES SPECIFIED BY THE RECALL. WHAT D…

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MY 2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA 35F HAS THE SAME DAMAGE TO THE PROTECTIVE WRAP OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRES FOR THE SLIDE-OUT AS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V-390. HOWEVER, I'M BEING TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS BUILT 2 MONTHS AFTER THE DATES SPECIFIED BY THE RECALL. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET THIS ADDED TO THE RECALL? THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIX THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY, SINCE WINNEBAGO IS SAYING THAT MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED BEFORE LEAVING THE FACTORY. I HAVE NOT MADE ANY REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE YET, BUT WAS PLANNING TO MAKE THE REPAIR MYSELF UNTIL I SAW THIS RECALL.

NHTSA ODI #10779319

1,000 miles · Jun 30, 2011
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA RV. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHAT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL DURING THE DAY BECAUSE THE DAY LIGHT CAST A DARK SHADOW OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE DEFECT COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600 AND …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA RV. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHAT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL DURING THE DAY BECAUSE THE DAY LIGHT CAST A DARK SHADOW OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE DEFECT COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,223.

NHTSA ODI #10410047

Official recalls

4

13V318000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jul 22, 2013

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2011 Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes manufactured June 30, 2010, through June 16, 2011. The vehicles have an incorrect tire inflation pressures and wheel rim sizes on the Vehicle Certification Label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Incorrect tire pressures or tire size may lead to a tire failure, which could result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners and mail corrected Vehicle Certification Labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or or@winnebagoind.com. Winnebago's campaign number is 129.

12V057000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

Feb 16, 2012

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE ‘PRNDL’ DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

10V525000 · Equipment

Oct 26, 2010

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.

10V390000 · Electrical System:wiring

Sep 1, 2010

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VISTA AND ITASCA SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 16, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2010. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CABLE THAT POWERS THE SLIDEOUT ROOM TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DRIVESHAFT WHEN THE SLIDEOUT IS RETRACTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS CABLE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE DRIVESHAFT, IT COULD WEAR THE PROTECTIVE JACKET AND INSULATION OFF THE CABLE EXPOSING THE CONDUCTORS TO THE DRIVESHAFT AND ELECTRIFYING THE CHASSIS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVESHAFT CLOSEOUT PANEL BETWEEN THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT THE WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.

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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