2006 Winnebago Outlook Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2006 Winnebago Outlook, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2006 Winnebago Outlook
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Exterior lighting
Winnebago is recalling 35 my 2006-2008 aspect, access, chalet, outlook, and minnie winnie motor homes, and my 2007-2008 itasca cambria motor homes. A poor ground may develop on the daytime running light module that would allow the module to overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the daytime running light module ground wire. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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Radio/tape deck/cd etc. (equipment)
On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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Body (structure)
On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Winnebago Outlook have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Seat belt latch is unsafe, it releases the seatbelt without pressing the red release button. We contacted Ford‘s customer assistance center and we’re informed that there is no recall for this seat bel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2023 · Seat belts
“Tl*- the contact stated that the carbon monoxide detector alarm went off in the 2006 winnebago outlook. The contact stated the passengers exited the vehicle. The fire department inspected the vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2007 · Equipment
Compare Winnebago Outlook model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Winnebago Outlook model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Winnebago Outlook | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Winnebago Outlook | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Winnebago Outlook | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Winnebago Outlook | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Winnebago Outlook | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Winnebago Outlook | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Winnebago Outlook | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2006 Winnebago Outlook
How do I know if my 2006 Winnebago Outlook has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Winnebago Outlook; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Winnebago dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V475000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Winnebago models
- Adventurer199 complaints
- Winnebago130 complaints
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- View95 complaints
- Brave75 complaints
- Minnie Winnie67 complaints
- Sightseer53 complaints
- Journey46 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.