2012 Winnebago View Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 17, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other View years
Not enough data 17th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Winnebago View. That ranks 17th out of 22 View model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Winnebago View problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2012 Winnebago View recalls (3)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsAug 15, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V532000 · 1,654 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, and Via motorhomes and Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes. The high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151.

Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersDec 3, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V559000 · 2,495 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model Era motorhomes, 2010-2013 Via and Itasca Reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 View and Itasca Navion motorhomes; manufactured November 13, 2007, through August 20, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.

Risk: Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsAug 8, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V389000 · 165 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Risk: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.

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.

2012 winnebago view profile , model 24g. Consumer writes in regards to stainless steel wheel covers and it being impossible to monitor tire inflation pressures *tgw the consumer stated he attempted to correct the problem by having tire valve extenders installed, but none of the local tire dealers…

Wheels · received Oct 14, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10430934

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Winnebago View?

Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Winnebago View?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2012 Winnebago View a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other View model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.