CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Winnebago Vista has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2016 Winnebago Vista recalls
Hood Bracket May Detach, Creating Road Hazard
The adhesive securing the hood bracket on these motorhomes may have been applied incorrectly.
Turn signals may be too small to be seen, raising crash risk
Certain motorhomes built from 2013 to 2022 may have turn signal lenses with less light-emitting area than federal safety standards require.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers in these motorhomes may become clogged, making them hard to activate or preventing them from discharging as expected.
Loose Power Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Some recreational vehicles may have an electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that was not properly tightened.
Entry Steps May Extend While Driving, Risking Injury
Certain motorhomes built between August 2014 and August 2015 have electrically operated entry and exit steps that can extend downward and outward while the vehicle is moving.
Motorhome Can Shift Out of Park Without Brakes
Some motorhomes built on Ford chassis can be shifted out of PARK without the brakes being applied.
Most common 2016 Winnebago Vista problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
THE TOW / HAUL MODE DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESCRIBED IN THE FORD OWNER'S MANUAL ON THE 2016 18,000# FORD F53 CHASSIS. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES: "THE TOW HAUL FEATURE PROVIDES ENGINE BRAKING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS, WHICH WILL SLOW YOUR VEHICLE AND ASSIST YOU IN CONTROLLING YOUR VEHICLE WHEN DESCENDING A GRADE. DEPENDING ON DRIVING CONDITIONS AND LOAD CONDITIONS, MAY DOWNSHIFT THE TRANSMISSION, SLOW YOUR VEHICLE AND CONTROL YOUR VEHICLE SPEED WHEN DESCENDING A HILL, WITHOUT PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL." THE TOW HAUL FEATURE HAS NO EFFECT AND DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT THE TRANSMISSION, SLOW VEHICLE, OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WHEN DESCENDING A HILL. THE TOW HAUL DOES NOT FUNCTION AT ALL AS THER
2016 Winnebago Vista questions
Does the 2016 Winnebago Vista have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2016 Winnebago Vista: Hood Bracket May Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Turn signals may be too small to be seen, raising crash risk; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire; Loose Power Connection Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Entry Steps May Extend While Driving, Risking Injury. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Winnebago Vista?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Winnebago Vista has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.