- 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
2017 Winnebago Fuse Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Fuse with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (3). Those complaints describe 3 fires. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2018 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2016 has 0 and the 2018 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Fuse year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Winnebago Fuse problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Winnebago Fuse 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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3 complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Fuse
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Two days after purchasing this used 2017 fuse, the automatic transfer switch failed. Smoke was coming from the electrical compartment. We drove back to the dealer in lincoln nebraska. The ats was replaced. The next time we plugged into shore power, the ats worked for a few hours, and failed again. We are waiting to hear back from the dealer. If we had not been with the unit, there could have been a huge fire! The vehicle was stationary and parked in a level spot with great clearance and air flow around it.
On may 28, 2019 while parked in a campground my ats (automatic transfer switch) caught fire, all electrical systems inside the rig shut down, I smelled smoke and immediately knew what to check as over 30 members on the fuse facebook page have documented this. I went outside and smoke was billowing out the electrical access door. I immediately unplugged from shore power. Thank god I was there when it happened. I was told it was no longer in warranty and had to pay out of pocket for replacement. Numerous members have contacted winnebago with no results. This is very frustrating to keep seeing it happen to fellow fuse owners.
This winnebago recreational vehicle has suffered multiple automatic transfer switch (ats) failure as reported by many owners on a fuse owners site. There is a build-up of heat, smoke and flame present when it happens, as it did in my unit. My ats smoked and presented burned parts as my vehicle was stationary in a rv park in florida. I did not get any recall notice from winnebago even though these switches have been subject of multiple failures as reported by mayy fuse owners members of the facebook winnebago fuse owners site.*Dt *tr
Winnebago Fuse: every year compared
All Fuse years2017 Winnebago Fuse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Winnebago Fuse | 3 | 3 | F | |
| 2017 Winnebago Journey | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Era | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Minnie | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 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 2017 Winnebago Fuse
Does the 2017 Winnebago Fuse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Winnebago Fuse: 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 2017 Winnebago Fuse?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (3).
How many complaints has the 2017 Winnebago Fuse had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 30, 2018 and the latest on August 2, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Winnebago Fuse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Winnebago Fuse 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 Fuse years have the most complaints?
2017 (3), 2018 (1). See every Winnebago Fuse year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Winnebago Fuse 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