The 2006 Itasca Navion has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,360 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS10V4700002010-10-052,496 affected
Defect
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION MOTOR HOMES BECAUSE THE DINETTE AREA SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THOSE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLISION, THE…
Consequence
IF THE RESTRAINT SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH, THE BELT WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
EQUIPMENT07V1630002007-04-101,582 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER CAN INADVERTENTLY SLIDE OUT DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY OPERATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD IMPACT NEARBY PERSONS OR OBJECTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/;OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY CATCH ON THESE MOTOR HOMES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-614-585-3535.
STRUCTURE05V5730002005-12-28193 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
Consequence
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.
SUSPENSION05V2650002005-06-0689 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, THE UPPER MOUNT CAN MOVE AND CONTACT THE TIRE.
Consequence
THIS COULD DAMAGE THE TIRE AND CAUSE VEHICLE INSTABILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAG UPPER MOUNT REINFORCEMENT KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I responded to a recall notice (s91) abs brake light indicator light malfunction. I was advised that this is done as a software update to the computer on my sprinter motor home. The work was done by arrigo dodge.. However, the next time I used the motor home, the abs break system failed (while…”
“This was the third turbo failure since our purchase of this rv vehicle: 2006 itasca navion, with the dodge/mercedes benz sprinter. The first failure was in sept. , '05, about 1 1/2 months after our purchase. The second was in august, '06. Each time, it lost power suddenly, while we were on a major…”
“Cracked turbo resonator tube results in loss of power. Vehicle goes into "limp home mode" resulting in vehicle slow down and speed below posted minimums, particularly on uphill expressway grades. *tr”
“The turbo resonator/manifold of my itasca navion motorhome failed causing immediate loss of power and inability to shift the transmission. This failure is caused by a crack in the plastic resonator part. When thefailure occurs (randomly) the immediate loss of power may place the moving vehicle in…”
“Dodge sprinter it is a winnebago navion (motor home) the turbo resonator failed and I was on the interstate and I lost a lot of power on a hill it was very dangerous to drive because of loss of power. *nm”
“Cracked turbo resonator tube results in loss of power. Vehicle goes into "limp home mode" resulting in vehicle slow down and speed below posted minimum on uphill expressway grades. *tr”
“2006 itasca navion undercarriage storage bin latch did not hold while driving. Bin slid open and hit tree, shearing off the storage bin and lower side panels. *nm”
“There is no visual indication whether the exterior "cooler" storage area is latched or unlatched. If unlatched, storage area can extend while driving, endangering pedestrians, bicyclists, or causing property damage. *nm”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE06058 Opened 2006-12-14 · closed 2007-04-18
CARGO DOOR EXTENDING DURING TRAVEL
WINNEBAGO HAS FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-163 WHICH OUTLINES WINNEBAGO'S INTENTION TO INSTALL SECONDARY LATCHES ON THE AFFECTED CARGO DOORS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.ODI BELIEVES THAT THE PROPOSED SECONDARY LATCH WILL PROVIDE A MORE RELIABLE LATCHING SYSTEM (1) FOR OWNERS WHO MAY INADVERTENTLY FAIL TO SECURE THE PRIMARY…
InvestigationPE10048 Opened 2010-12-07 · closed 2013-12-03
Hitch Receiver Fracture
During this investigation, ODI identified 29 reports of cracked and/or fractured hitch receiver assemblies installed on the subject vehicles.The majority (27 of 29) of the reported hitch incidents occurred prior to the initiation of PE10-048 in December, 2010.This investigation has been characterized by (1) Scant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Itasca Navion as of
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