Recall Register

2012 Winnebago ERA: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2012 Winnebago ERA. The newest campaign is 20V659000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Oct 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V659000, in the NHTSA record

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 11,257 units in total.

  • 20V659000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
  • 19V042000Equipment
  • 18V532000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings
  • 15V490000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 12V559000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 12V389000Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings
  • 11V553000Suspension / Rear / Springs
  • 11V400000Equipment / Other / Labels

  1. 20V659000Received . 1,806 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Era 170X vehicles. The weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, the shoulder belt upper anchorage may not provide adequate protection to the passenger, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection of affected units and the installation of a serrated flange nut in the intended weld nut location, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885.

    Report filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 19V042000Received . 3,351 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Winnebago ERA motorhomes. The overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the cabinet shelf detaches, contents from the cabinet may hit and/or distract the driver, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install two support brackets, additional screws, and a maximum capacity warning label, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

    Report filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 18V532000Received . 1,654 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, and Via motorhomes and Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes. The high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151.

    Report filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 151. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 15V490000Received . 1,732 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Winnebago Era recreational vehicles manufactured November 11, 2010, to July 20, 2015. The certification label affixed to the vehicles provide an incorrect front tire inflation pressure. Accordingly, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect tire pressure information could cause an owner or operator to under or over inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure and a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will provide new certification labels with the correct tire inflation pressure specifications, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

    Report filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 133. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 12V559000Received . 2,495 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model Era motorhomes, 2010-2013 Via and Itasca Reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 View and Itasca Navion motorhomes; manufactured November 13, 2007, through August 20, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

    Report filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 127. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 12V389000Received . 165 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 126. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 11V553000Received . 3 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Springs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes, manufactured from july 25, 2011, through august 4, 2011and built on sprinter/daimler chassis. The supplier of the rear springs rolled the spring eye diameter out of tolerance during production, and then corrected the diameter without heating the parts. This could potentially lead to a crack of the spring eye over time.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If a spring eye were to crack, the rear spring could collapse, suddenly upsetting the vehicles handling, which could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago is working with sprinter/daimler to notify owners. Sprinter/daimler is handling the remedy for this campaign, please see 11v-323. Sprinter/daimler dealers will replace the rear springs as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact sprinter at 1-877-762-8267.

    Report filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 11V400000Received . 51 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 era motor homes manufactured from november 11, 2010, through july 13, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles are equipped with the wrong vehicle weight label.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Noncompliance issue - weight information on the wrong format label.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 19, 2011. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

    Report filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 123. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20092
  2. 20101
  3. 20111
  4. 20128
  5. 20137
  6. 20146
  7. 20158
  8. 20168
  9. 20176
  10. 20185
  11. 20193
  12. 20204
  13. 20213
  14. 20222
  15. 20232
  16. 20241

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Winnebago ERA: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/winnebago/era/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Winnebago Industries, Inc

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Winnebago ERA?
11,257 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Winnebago ERA have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Winnebago ERA, model years 2009 to 2024. 8 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Winnebago ERA open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.