Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V696000 Reported September 16, 2022

Awning may extend unintentionally

Winnebago Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 6,540 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V696000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6,540
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 16, 2022

Defect Summary

Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 winnebago travato motorhomes. the retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Safety Consequence

An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. owners notification letters were mailed october 19, 2022. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by winnebago recall 23v627.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V696000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V696000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V696000?

NHTSA recall 22V696000 was issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. on September 16, 2022. It addresses: Awning may extend unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 6,540 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Winnebago Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V696000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.