- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
- The risk
- An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Itasca Viva Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 Itasca Viva have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the lpg systems.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Viva year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2013 Itasca Viva recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
Be the first Viva owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
No complaints about the 2013 Itasca Viva yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Itasca Viva: every year compared
All Viva years2013 Itasca Viva vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Itasca Viva | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2013 Itasca Meridian | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Suncruiser | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Cambria | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Sunova | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Sunstar | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Navion | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Elipse | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 Itasca Viva
Does the 2013 Itasca Viva have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Itasca Viva: lpg systems (October 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2013 Itasca Viva had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 Itasca Viva a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Itasca Viva year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2013 Itasca Viva has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data