Winnebago Era Problems by year

cannot be safely operated without this window. Details of the Incident The passenger-side window unexpectedly detached from the RV. The window assembly appears to have failed at the adhesive or mounting points. This failure could have resulted in the window falling out at highway speeds. The defect compromises structural integrity, weather sealing, and occupant safety. The RV has been unusable since the incident. Manufacturer Response Winnebago Customer Care has stated: The window is "still on backorder." No estimated date for replacement is available. They have not provided a temporary fix or safe-operability guidance. This leaves the vehicle in an unsafe, non-operational condition. Why This Is a Safety Concern A window detaching from a motor vehicle is a critical safety defect because: It can detach while driving and strike other vehicles or people. It exposes occupants to road debris, weather, and potential ejection hazards. It compromises the structural integrity of the vehicle's sidewall. It prevents safe operation of the RV. Requested Action I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this defect to determine whether: The window detachment is part of a broader pattern among Winnebago Era models The adhesive/mounting system is defective A recall or corrective action is warranted I am also requesting that NHTSA document this incident as part of its safety defect database.

fire had occurred. The Fire Department stated there was no fire; however, the Fire Department did confirm a chemical burning odor. The contact was unaware of a Fire report being filed. The contact stated that the dealer had not performed the recall repair as stated in the remedy. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible relay failure. The contact stated that the relay had been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was started for the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer stated that the remedy had not repaired the RV and a Technical Service Bulletin might be initiated to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

the vehicle at the time of the failure. We learned afterward that there was a recall on this storage compartment due to similar failures. As second owners, we were unaware of any recalls. We should have been notified of this recall and 2 other existing recalls, when our vehicle went in for service to Roberson RV, of Salem, OR on 22 July 2022. The vehicle was in for minor cabin repairs, but even thought the vehicle was entered by VIN number into Roberson's system, no mention of any Recalls was made. Had we been properly made aware of the recall, the shelf would have been reinforced and the ensuing failure would not have happened. All of the screws in cbinet were stripped out of the laminated panel, when the bottom of the cabinet collapsed. The forward edge of the cabinet was supported by only 2 ea 1/4" diameter bolts (approx 8" between them) attached to the preformed soft cabin ceiling. They were not fixed to anything solid. The recall calls for strengthening the back edge, but does nothing to bolster the 2 ea 1/4" screws. The flexing of the ceiling in trafic has to flex the joint the back side of the cabinet adding to the chance of a fatigue failure, like the one we experienced Finally, this is one of three outstanding recalls, yet your recall search shows no outstanding recalls. I assume Winnebago should be responsible for the repair and NHTSA should issue a further recall for the forward edge support.