Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Travato peaked in 2018, 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
2017 Winnebago Travato
Van, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Feb 22, 2018 to Feb 22, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year538k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2017 van
Severity index100.02017 vans average 6.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Travato name electrical system
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
5 recall campaigns cover the 2017 Winnebago Travato
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-627 | Sep 8, 2023 | Retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit | Equipment | 8,583 | Software update |
| 18V-546 | Aug 17, 2018 | These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused | Electrical system | 6,700 | 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-108 | Feb 20, 2017 | Liquid propane (LP) hose may contact the emergency brake cable, potentially damaging it and causing it to leak propane | Equipment | 1,058 | Inspection |
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2017 Winnebago Travato
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 22, 2018Failure Jan 17, 20181,400 milesVancouver, WAElectrical system, Service brakesFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE RV EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL COACH ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO NIELSON RV (341 E. SUNLAND DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790, (435) 652-1111) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DAMP SOLAR CONTROLLER. THE RV WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED THE REFIGERATOR WAS INOPERABLE AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*JS *TR
NHTSA complaint 11074314
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- AQ17003 Audit query, Equipment
Lazydays RV Retail Delivery Issue
Opened Jun 20, 2017, closed Jun 13, 2022
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 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. - 7SB014-17-01A Feb 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Parts & Service Bulletin sent to Dealers. The Bulletin lists the current changes to the Winnebago Industries Policy & Procedure Manual along with providing a link to where the manual is located on our website.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.