- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
- The risk
- If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Winnebago Aspect Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Aspect with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2018 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Aspect year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Winnebago Aspect problems
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2016 Winnebago Aspect recalls 3
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
- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
- The risk
- A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2016 Winnebago Aspect
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving down i-95 in the state of georgia, the closed vent window, on the body of the motor home directly behind the driver's door, had an apparent adhesive failure where the window attaches to the crank mechanism and blew off the motor home. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in the path of the window which shattered on the interstate. Serious injuries or accidents could have resulted from this window failure. We contacted winnebago directly in forest city, iowa to inform them of the failure. The company...
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has offered no help to rectify the situation. In reading the winnebago aspect forums, window failures in the 2016 model year of the aspect have occurred frequently due to adhesive failure where the window is attached to the crank mechanism. The replacement window has yet to arrive over 6 weeks later causing not only loss of use of the motor home, but a substantial cost to us of over $1200.00 For the window.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 winnebago aspect. The contact stated that the motorhome was included in a recall that required the transfer switch to be replaced. The contact stated that the transfer switch recently caught on fire and extinguished on its own. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure twice, but was unable to retrieve records of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
Winnebago Aspect: every year compared
All Aspect years2016 Winnebago Aspect vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Winnebago Aspect | 2 | 3 | D | |
| 2016 Winnebago Era | 4 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Winnebago 31BE | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Winnebago Journey | 1 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Winnebago Forza | 1 | 4 | 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 2016 Winnebago Aspect
Does the 2016 Winnebago Aspect have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Winnebago Aspect: electrical system (August 2018); equipment (December 2017); electrical system (August 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Winnebago Aspect?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Winnebago Aspect had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 3, 2017 and the latest on April 27, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Winnebago Aspect a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Winnebago Aspect 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.
Which Winnebago Aspect years have the most complaints?
2016 (2), 2011 (1). See every Winnebago Aspect year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Winnebago Aspect 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