Seat belt latch is unsafe, it releases the seatbelt without pressing the red release button. We contacted Ford‘s customer assistance center and we’re informed that there is no recall for this seat belt problem and that we have to replace the seat belt at our own cost.
The worst 2006 Winnebago Outlook problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts1
Recalls 4
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Winnebago is recalling 35 my 2006-2008 aspect, access, chalet, outlook, and minnie winnie motor homes, and my 2007-2008 itasca cambria motor homes. A poor ground may develop on the daytime running light module that would allow the module to overheat.
- Risk
- This could have the potential to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the daytime running light module ground wire. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 08V227000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.
- Risk
- The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 06V456000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
- Risk
- The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 05V573000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
- Risk
- If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614‑585‑6939.
Recall number 05V475000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Winnebago Outlook 7
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.
What 2006 Winnebago Outlook owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*- the contact stated that the carbon monoxide detector alarm went off in the 2006 winnebago outlook. The contact stated the passengers exited the vehicle. The fire department inspected the vehicle and stated it was safe to return. The dealership conducted a pressure test on the vehicle and replaced the furnace and the seal on the driver's side window. The dealership informed the contact this was not the reason for the carbon monoxide detector alarm going off. The manufacturer sent a carbon monoxide investigator to inspect the vehicle. The contact has not been provided with a copy of the investigation results. The vehicle currently has 2,500 miles. *ak consumer stated was treated for carbon monoxide poisoning for several hours because symptoms continued. Update 4/25/07
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Questions about the 2006 Winnebago Outlook
Is the 2006 Winnebago Outlook reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Winnebago Outlook, close to a typical Outlook model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Winnebago Outlook?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2006 Winnebago Outlook have?
4 recalls, covering exterior lighting, equipment and structure.
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