Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Winnebago ERA peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Winnebago ERA
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Feb 5, 2016 to Aug 9, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year842k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2015 other
Severity index0.02015 others average 5.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2015 Winnebago ERA name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
8 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Winnebago ERA
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-659 | Oct 27, 2020 | Weld nut was installed on the wrong side of the bracket where the shoulder belt attaches, reducing the retention strength of the seat belt | Seat belts | 1,806 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-042 | Jan 17, 2019 | Overhead cabinet shelf may have been improperly attached, allowing the cabinet face to detach and fall into the cab area | Equipment | 3,351 | Repair or modification |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 17,360 | Part replacement |
| 17V-262 | Apr 19, 2017 | Affected vehicles have an Axxess radio volume control module that may interfere with the chassis electrical system | Electrical system | 5,057 | Not stated |
| 16V-598 | Aug 12, 2016 | Affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened | Electrical system | 3,826 | Part replacement |
| 15V-625 | Oct 6, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting | Equipment | 8,842 | Part replacement |
| 15V-490 | Aug 5, 2015 | Certification label affixed to the vehicles provide an incorrect front tire inflation pressure | Equipment | 1,732 | Label or owner notice |
| 15V-135 | Mar 9, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact,… | Structure | 519 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Winnebago ERA
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 9, 2017Failure Jul 13, 201713,000 milesMelbourne, KYFuel/propulsion system
LAST YEAR 9JUNE2016) I HAD VEHICLE SERVICED FOR PROPANE LP RECALL TWO WEEKS AGO IN A CAMP GROUND, WHEN STATIONARY, AFTER TURNING ON THE PROPANE VALVE THE PROPANE TANK VENTED AND DISCHARGED 10.5 GALLONS OF PROPANE. LUCKILY THE IT DID NOT EXPLODE. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE CENTER COLERAIN RV IN CINTI OH AND THEY SAID IT MUST OF BEEN LOSS FITING AND REFILLED TANK. I HAD TO RETURN IT THE NEXT DAY BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PRPANE GETTING TO ANY OF THE GAS COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE. THEY HAD ORDERED A NEW REGULATOR STATING THE ONE ON THE VEHICLE WAS GUMMED UP DUE TO THE OIL IN THE POPANE THAT GIVES THE GAS SMELL. THEY WERE NOT SURE IF THIS CAUSED THE VENTING.
NHTSA complaint 11013916 - Filed Feb 5, 2016Failure Nov 25, 2015Maricopa, AZEquipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 WINNEBAGO ERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V625000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint 10824567
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 7SB009-24-01A Apr 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document. - 7SB002-24-01A Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used. - 7SB005-23-01A Sep 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units. - 7SB009-22-02A May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records. - 7SB009-21-02A Jul 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual. - 7SB010-21-01Z Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities. - 7SB014-21-01A Mar 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.