Two days after purchasing this used 2017 fuse, the automatic transfer switch failed. Smoke was coming from the electrical compartment. We drove back to the dealer in lincoln nebraska. The ats was replaced. The next time we plugged into shore power, the ats worked for a few hours, and failed again. We are waiting to hear back from the dealer. If we had not been with the unit, there could have been a huge fire! The vehicle was stationary and parked in a level spot with great clearance and air flow around it.
The worst 2017 Winnebago Fuse problems
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Recalls 3
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
- Risk
- If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1‑641‑585‑6939 or 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 18V546000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- 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 and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall number 17V782000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
- Risk
- A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 16V598000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Winnebago Fuse 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
- Service Bulletin sent to Dealers
- General Parts & Service Bulletin sent to Dealers
What 2017 Winnebago Fuse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On may 28, 2019 while parked in a campground my ats (automatic transfer switch) caught fire, all electrical systems inside the rig shut down, I smelled smoke and immediately knew what to check as over 30 members on the fuse facebook page have documented this. I went outside and smoke was billowing out the electrical access door. I immediately unplugged from shore power. Thank god I was there when it happened. I was told it was no longer in warranty and had to pay out of pocket for replacement. Numerous members have contacted winnebago with no results. This is very frustrating to keep seeing it happen to fellow fuse owners.
This winnebago recreational vehicle has suffered multiple automatic transfer switch (ats) failure as reported by many owners on a fuse owners site. There is a build-up of heat, smoke and flame present when it happens, as it did in my unit. My ats smoked and presented burned parts as my vehicle was stationary in a rv park in florida. I did not get any recall notice from winnebago even though these switches have been subject of multiple failures as reported by mayy fuse owners members of the facebook winnebago fuse owners site.*dt
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Questions about the 2017 Winnebago Fuse
Is the 2017 Winnebago Fuse reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Winnebago Fuse, close to a typical Fuse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Winnebago Fuse?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 Winnebago Fuse have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Winnebago Fuse electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 18V546000, 16V598000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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