NHTSA Recall 18V546000: Electrical system
Winnebago Industries, Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,700 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Winnebago Adventurer.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V546000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 17, 2018 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V546000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Aspect | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Era | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Fuse | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Grand Tour | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Paseo | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Tour | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Travato | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Trend | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago Via | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Winnebago View | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.