Winnebago Motorhome Recall Over Fire Risk

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Winnebago Industries is recalling certain motorhomes due to a potential fire hazard from faulty water tank heating pads, affecting over 82,000 units from model years 2021 to 2027.

What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

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What Happened

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain motorhomes because the water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail, which can increase the risk of a fire.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion, and 2026-2027 Sunflyer motorhomes, as well as 2021-2026 Commercial Vehicle and 2023-2026 425 Commercial Shell motorhomes. The total number of affected units is 82,215. Specific model years include: 2024-2026 Minnie Winnie, 2024-2026 View, 2024-2026 Travato, 2024-2026 Navion, 2024-2026 Spirit, 2026 Navion, 2026 View, 2026 Spirit, 2026 Minnie Winnie, 2025-2026 Travato, 2026-2027 Sunflyer, 2021-2026 Commercial Vehicle, and 2023-2026 425 Commercial Shell. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V016000, and Winnebago's recall number is 201.

What You Should Do

Consumers should have dealers install a new water tank heating pad free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026. Contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 for more information.

Why This Matters

This recall addresses a potential fire risk that could endanger occupants and property, highlighting the importance of vehicle safety in recreational vehicles.

Source

This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, refer to NHTSA recall campaign number 26V016000.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain motorhomes due to a potential fire hazard from faulty water tank heating pads, affecting over 82,000 units from model years 2021 to 2027.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
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