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2013 Winnebago Vista Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Winnebago Vista has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,726 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V782000 2017-12-07 17,360 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 13V162000 2013-04-26 523 affected
Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not…

Consequence

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being…

STEERING 12V453000 2012-09-14 2 affected
Defect

Winnebago is recalling a model year 2013 Winnebago and 2013 Itasca motor home built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The steering gear bracket may have been secured with nuts that may damage the bolts due to an incompatibility between the installation torque and the nut finish.

Consequence

The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

POWER TRAIN 12V057000 2012-02-16 2,841 affected
Defect

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE ‘PRNDLÂ’ CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE ‘PRNDLÂ’…

Consequence

AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE ‘PRNDL’ CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

Complaints by component

STEERING
3
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
STRUCTURE
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2013 winnebago vista. The contact stated that a crack had formed on the lower passenger’s side of the windshield without warning. The crack to the windshield obstructed his vision while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that a…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · reported 2021-04-01

“2013 winnebago vista. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unstable steering. *smd the consumer stated the rv has roll, sway, wander and truck push problems. The rv was already vulnerable due to its height, weight and size. It was recommended it the rv didn't have improved steering control, it…”

STEERING · reported 2013-05-01

“2013 winnebago vista. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unstable steering. *smd the consumer stated the rv has roll, sway, wander and truck push problems. The rv was already vulnerable due to its height, weight and size. It was recommended it the rv didn't have improved steering control, it…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2013-05-01

“2013 winnebago vista. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unstable steering. *smd the consumer stated the rv has roll, sway, wander and truck push problems. The rv was already vulnerable due to its height, weight and size. It was recommended it the rv didn't have improved steering control, it…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2013-05-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 winnebago vista 30t. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at highway speeds over 50 mph it would drift from side to side. Modifications were performed on the vehicle which included adding extra torsion bars to the rear and front suspension which corrected the…”

STEERING · reported 2013-04-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 winnebago vista xt rv. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle swayed abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic resting, who determined that the vehicle was unsafe. The contact was referred to a repair shop where aftermarket torsion…”

STEERING · reported 2013-04-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Winnebago Vista as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.