Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2013 Winnebago View 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
2013 Winnebago View
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 16, 2018 to Oct 13, 2020.
Recall campaigns covering this model year430k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2013 other
Severity index0.02013 others average 6.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2013 Winnebago View 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
4 recall campaigns cover the 2013 Winnebago View
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-532 | Aug 15, 2018 | Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, and Via motorhomes and Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes | Equipment | 1,654 | Part replacement |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 12V-559 | Dec 3, 2012 | Proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits | Electrical system | 2,495 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2013 Winnebago View
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 13, 2020Failure Jul 15, 201414,603 milesCoos BAY, ORElectronic stability control (esc), Service brakes, Vehicle speed control
DRIVING ON A REMOTE HIGHWAY IN UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN AT 55MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL CEASED TO FUNCTION, CREATING FLUCTUATION IN ENGINE SPEED AND ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING. THE FOLLOWING WARNING LAMPS APPEARED: BRAKE SYSTEM, INCLUDING ABS AND ESP. CLOSEST MERCEDES BENZ REPAIR FACILITY WAS 300 MILES AWAY AT A REDUCED SPEED ON VARIOUS HIGHWAY AND FREEWAYS CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. DETERMINED ISSUE TO BE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THEN APRIL 2016,SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS AGAIN WITH RIGHT REAR AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. AS THEY REPAIR FACILITY WAS TEST DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THEN JULY 2016 SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THEN DECEMBER 2017 SAME INCIDENT UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS, LEFT REAR WHEEL SENSOR FAILED. AGAIN OCTOBER 2019, SAME INCIDENT UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SENSOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint 11364205 - Filed Jul 1, 2019Failure Jun 15, 201965 milesBellevue, WAElectrical system
BOTH SIDE TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ARE MELTED AND NO STOP LIGHT
NHTSA complaint 11228779 - Filed Mar 16, 2018Failure Jan 1, 2018Mebane, NCEquipment, Unknown or other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE KIDDE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD RECEIVE THE PART WITHIN 15-20 DAYS, ALONG WITH A BOX TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE PART. AFTER SOME TIME, THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint 11079790
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.