Recall 16V026 covers 359 2015-2016 Winnebago Trend, Travato, and Viva motor homes for ignition-switch contact loss. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
Winnebago is recalling 359 2015-2016 Trend, Travato, and Viva motor homes because the ignition switch can lose electrical contact intermittently. That loss of contact can stall the vehicle or disable airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, and the instrument cluster, which increases crash or injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The ignition switch in a 2015-2016 Winnebago Trend, Travato, or Viva motor home is the electrical contact point behind the key. When you turn the key, the switch sends power to the circuits that let the vehicle start and keep key-fed systems powered while the engine is running. The recall also lists the air bag system because it depends on stable electrical power.
On affected motor homes, the ProMaster ignition switch can lose electrical contact intermittently. That means the switch stops providing a steady path for current through the vehicle's electrical system. When that contact drops out, systems tied to the ignition switch no longer receive power the way they should.
There is no warning sign before failure. A sudden loss of electrical power or key-fed function is the problem itself, not an early symptom.
Who's affected?
Spans the Trend, Travato, and Viva model lines across 2015 and 2016, with the air bag system and ignition switch named for each model.
| 2015 Winnebago Trend | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2015 Winnebago Trend | electrical system |
| 2015 Winnebago Travato | air bag system |
| 2015 Winnebago Travato | electrical system |
| 2016 Itasca Viva | air bag system |
| 2016 Itasca Viva | electrical system |
| 2015 Itasca Viva | air bag system |
| 2015 Itasca Viva | electrical system |
| 2016 Winnebago Trend | air bag system |
| 2016 Winnebago Trend | electrical system |
| 2016 Winnebago Travato | air bag system |
| 2016 Winnebago Travato | electrical system |
| Units affected | 359 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Intermittent electrical contact can stall the vehicle or disable air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the instrument panel cluster. Losing those systems increases crash risk and raises injury risk if a crash happens. If your VIN is included, limit trips and ask the dealer when the repair can be completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Winnebago Trend, Travato, or Viva is included in this recall.
- Watch for owner notification from Winnebago if you have not received a recall notice.
- Contact a Chrysler dealer to ask about the free ignition-switch contact-holder-block replacement.
- Bring the recall notice if Winnebago has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V026 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. A stall or loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or instrument cluster function increases crash and injury risk.
What happens at the repair
The remedy information says interim notices were sent in January 2016, and the recall began on March 4, 2016. The dealer repair is to replace the ignition switch contact holder block. A Winnebago technician can confirm whether your VIN still needs the repair and handle the replacement under the recall. Because the remedy status is not marked available here, confirm scheduling with the dealer before making a service trip. Once available for your VIN, the dealer repair is free, with parts and labor covered.
Timeline
| January 21, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V026?
Recall 16V026 covers 359 2015-2016 Winnebago Trend, Travato, and Viva motor homes with an ignition switch contact problem. The defect can cause a stall or loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, or the instrument panel. Chrysler dealers replace the ignition switch contact holder block for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Winnebago Trend, Travato, or Viva is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 16V026. If it is, contact a franchised Chrysler dealer to schedule the ignition switch contact holder block replacement. Reference recall number 16V026 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V026, Chrysler dealers replace the ignition switch contact holder block free of charge, because FCA US built the affected motorhome chassis.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a stall or loss of key safety systems while driving. An intermittent ignition switch contact loss can shut down air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or the instrument panel, increasing crash risk or injury risk in a crash.
What if I bought this motor home used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2015-2016 Winnebago Trend, Travato, or Viva is included, then reference recall number 16V026 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V026000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V026 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V026000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →