The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V627000·Announced 2023-08-09

2017–2024 Winnebago Travato motorhomes recalled for unintended awning extension

Winnebago is recalling 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes because the retractable awning may extend unintentionally while driving, creating a potential distraction and road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The awning defect poses a potential crash risk and road hazard from unintended extension during transit, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source material. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products with no reported injuries score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries is recalling 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes due to a defect in the retractable awning system. The awning may extend unintentionally during vehicle transit, which could create a distraction for the driver and pose a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 8,583 Travato motorhomes from model years 2017 through 2024 are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2024.

Owners should contact Winnebago customer service to schedule free repairs. Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module and update the awning firmware at no cost. Owners can reach Winnebago at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. The Winnebago recall number is 176. For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2024 WINNEBAGO TRAVATO
Brand
WINNEBAGO
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
  • unintended-awning-extension
  • road-hazard
  • crash-risk
Affected units
8,583

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAVATO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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