- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fuse motorhomes built on a 2018 Ford Transit chassis and equipped with aluminum wheel feature code 63W. The wheel studs may be too long, preventing the lug nuts from properly securing the wheels.
- The risk
- Wheels that cannot be torqued properly may loosen and detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel studs with a shorter version, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 159.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Winnebago Fuse Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Winnebago Fuse with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2019 for the lugs / nuts / bolts / studs. For comparison, the 2017 has 3 and the 2019 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Fuse year, for its age
#365 most complained-about 2018 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2018 Winnebago Fuse problems
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2018 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 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.
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2018 Winnebago Fuse
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I am concerned about the ats in the vehicle. It is very, very hot and is discoloring the paper sheet that is near it because of this heat. I noticed this finally after reading online about many, many other owners having the same issue and some even had fires start. Mostly the ats burned up and had to be replaced. The company has been good about it and is replacing them if they are faulty.
Winnebago Fuse: every year compared
All Fuse years2018 Winnebago Fuse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Winnebago Fuse | 1 | 3 | D | |
| 2018 Winnebago Forza | 11 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Spirit | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Intent | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Grand Tour | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Journey | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Minnie | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Winnebago Revel | 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 2018 Winnebago Fuse
Does the 2018 Winnebago Fuse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Winnebago Fuse: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (August 2019); electrical system (August 2018); equipment (December 2017). 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 2018 Winnebago Fuse?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2018 Winnebago Fuse had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 1, 2020 and the latest on May 1, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2018 Winnebago Fuse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2018 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