2013 Winnebago Lite Five Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lite Five years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Winnebago Lite Five. That is the most of any Lite Five model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Winnebago Lite Five problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 Winnebago Lite Five recalls (1)
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Latches/locks/linkages
Problem: Winnebago of Indiana, LLC (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay, Brookside, Edgewater, Harmony, Raven, Remington, Sunset Creek, and Titan, model year 2012-2013 Winnebago Lite Five and ONE, and model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Ultralite and Minnie trailers and fifth wheels, equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Risk: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-574-825-5250 ,or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Winnebago's number for this recall is LOC12414.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 winnebago lite five recreational trailer. The trailer was included in nhtsa campaign number 13e039000 (equipment, latches/locks/linkages) and was experiencing the failure mentioned in the recall. The contact was informed that she would receive a new lock; however, the…
Other Winnebago Lite Five years
← 2012 Lite Five · 2014 Lite Five →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Lite Five | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Lite Five | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Winnebago Lite Five?
Owners most often report equipment, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Winnebago Lite Five?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Winnebago Lite Five a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lite Five model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.