Recall 23V694 covers 6,237 2020-2024 Winnebago Navion, View, and Era vehicles for an awning that can extend during transit. Free repair at franchised Winnebago dealers.
Winnebago is recalling 6,237 2020-2024 Era, View, and Navion recreational vehicles because the retractable awning can extend while the vehicle is moving. An open awning can become a distraction or road hazard, which increases crash risk; Winnebago dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The retractable awning on these 2020-2024 Winnebago Navion, View, and Era RVs is the side-mounted shade assembly that extends when the vehicle is parked. Its motor, wiring, and control firmware tell the awning when to open and when to stay locked in the stowed position during travel.
On affected RVs, improper electrical connections can let the awning control receive or act on the wrong signal. Winnebago found that some vehicles still had unintended awning deployments after the earlier awning recall repair. The new repair adds a parking brake interlock module and verifies the awning control firmware, so the awning is blocked from extending while the vehicle is being driven.
An awning that extends unintentionally can happen without warning. The first sign is the awning moving, motor noise from the awning, or the awning starting to open when it should remain stowed.
Who's affected?
Covers Navion, View, and Era motorhomes from the 2020 through 2024 model years, all tied to the same awning assembly.
| 2024 Winnebago Navion | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2023 Winnebago Navion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2023 Winnebago Navion | body structure |
| 2022 Winnebago View | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Winnebago View | body structure |
| 2024 Winnebago View | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2024 Winnebago View | body structure |
| 2021 Winnebago Navion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2021 Winnebago Navion | body structure |
| 2024 Winnebago Navion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Winnebago Navion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Winnebago Navion | body structure |
| 2023 Winnebago Era | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2023 Winnebago Era | body structure |
| 2022 Winnebago Era | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2022 Winnebago Era | body structure |
| 2021 Winnebago Era | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2021 Winnebago Era | body structure |
| 2020 Winnebago Era | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2020 Winnebago Era | body structure |
| 2020 Winnebago View | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2020 Winnebago View | body structure |
| 2023 Winnebago View | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2023 Winnebago View | body structure |
| 2020 Winnebago Navion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2020 Winnebago Navion | body structure |
| 2024 Winnebago Era | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2024 Winnebago Era | body structure |
| 2021 Winnebago View | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2021 Winnebago View | body structure |
| Units affected | 6,237 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 13 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An awning that extends during transit can distract the driver or become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. It can happen without warning, so if the awning moves or deploys on the road, pull over when safe and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Winnebago dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 Winnebago Navion, View, or Era is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the free parking brake interlock module installation and awning firmware update that keep the retractable awning from extending during transit.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 23V694 when you call.
- Keep the awning fully retracted before driving, and avoid trips until the dealer completes the repair if the awning does not stay secured.
- Call Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 with questions about recall number 23V694.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Winnebago technician installs a parking brake interlock module and updates the awning firmware. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid out of pocket for an awning related repair before the recall notice, Winnebago's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork and receipts, then contact Winnebago customer service or ask the dealer service desk how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 16, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 24, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 1, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 2, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V694?
Recall 23V694 covers 6,237 2020-2024 Winnebago Navion, View, and Era recreational vehicles with a retractable awning that can extend during transit. The open awning can distract other drivers or create a road hazard. Winnebago dealers will install a parking brake interlock module and update the awning firmware for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 Winnebago Navion, View, or Era is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 23V694. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer to schedule the parking brake interlock module installation and awning firmware update. Reference recall 23V694 or Winnebago recall 179 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Winnebago says dealers will install the parking brake interlock module and update the awning firmware free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the retractable awning can extend while the RV is moving. Under NHTSA campaign 23V694, an awning that opens during transit can distract other drivers or become a road hazard, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Winnebago RV used?
The free recall repair still applies to a used RV. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2020-2024 Winnebago Navion, View, or Era is included, then schedule the free repair with a franchised Winnebago dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V694000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-641-585-6936 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V694 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V694000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →