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Winnebago Navion Manual

The Winnebago Navion is a Class C motorhome built by Winnebago. Federal safety records on it cover model years 2012 to 2026. This page shows how its systems work, every recall on file for it, and where to find the official owner's manual.

Built by	Winnebago
Kind	Class C motorhome
Model years on record	2012 to 2026
Recalls on file	11

The official owner's manual

Winnebago keeps owner's manuals online, free to read. Pick the model year of your rig. It is on the sticker by the entry door.

Winnebago owner's manuals

Component manuals

Dometic · Fridges, air conditioners and awnings
Suburban · Furnaces and water heaters
Lippert · Slides, awnings, jacks and leveling
Thetford and Norcold · Norcold fridges and Thetford toilets
Dexter · Trailer axles, brakes and bearings
Cummins Onan · RV generators

How its systems work

Our free manuals for every system on a Class C motorhome. The ones its recalls touched come first.

2 recalls touch thisPropane, furnace and fridgeOpening the tanks, lighting the stove, running the furnace and fridge, and what to do if you smell gas.1 recall touches thisFresh water and the water heaterCity water, the fresh tank, the pump and the water heater. How to fill it, turn it on and keep it clean.1 recall touches thisShore power and batteries30 amp and 50 amp shore power, the 12 volt battery side and the inverter. What runs on what, and how not to trip a breaker.Free manualThe water heaterGas, electric or both. How to fill it, light it, drain it and care for the anode rod, plus what to do when there is no hot water.Free manualBlack and gray tanksThe order, the hose, the valves and what to put down the toilet. Dumping your tanks the right way, step by step.Free manualThe toiletHow to flush, what paper to use and how to keep the black tank from clogging or smelling.Free manualSolar and lithium batteriesHow solar charges your batteries, what lithium changes, and how to tell how much power you really have left.Free manualPropane, smoke and CO alarmsWhere each alarm is, what each one means, how to test them and why the propane alarm sometimes beeps on a low battery.Free manualThe refrigeratorGas and electric absorption fridges, 12 volt compressor fridges, how long they take to cool and how to keep food cold on the road.Free manualThe furnaceA propane furnace with a 12 volt fan. How it starts, why it drains the battery and what to check when it blows cold air.Free manualThe roof air conditionerHow much power it needs, why it freezes up, how to clean the filters and what to try before you call for help.Free manualRoof and sealsWater is the biggest enemy of an RV. How to check the roof and seams, which sealant to use and the signs of a leak.Free manualSlide outsWhen to open them, when not to, and what to check first. Slide outs are the most common repair on a rental, and most of it is avoidable.Free manualAwningsPower and manual awnings, how to set them, and why wind is the thing that breaks them.Free manualLeveling and jacksBlocks, tongue jacks, stabilizers and auto leveling. How to get level, why it matters and why stabilizers are not for lifting.Free manualWinterizing and spring start upDrain it, bypass the water heater and fill the lines with RV antifreeze. Then how to undo it all in spring.Free manualGeneratorsStarting it, loading it, keeping it healthy, and staying safe from exhaust.Free manualTowing a car behind a motorhomeWhich cars can be towed four down, the gear you need, and the steps before and after every tow.Free manualTires, wheels and bearingsTire age, pressure and load, lug nut torque and when to service trailer wheel bearings. The parts that cause the most trouble on the road.Free manualWeight and payloadWhat GVWR, cargo capacity and tongue weight mean, how to weigh your rig, and why sway almost always starts with weight.

Recalls on file

NHTSA has 11 recalls on file for the Winnebago Navion. The most common areas are exterior trim (1), freeze prevention heater (1) and air bags (1). Each one is listed below as filed. A recall is fixed free at a dealer, even on a used rig, and even years later.

Recalls on the engine, brakes and chassis of a motorhome are often filed under the chassis maker, such as Ford, Freightliner or Mercedes, not under the coach. A VIN check shows both.

Exterior trim · model years 2020 to 2023 · 26V089000, filed February 17, 2026

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion recreational vehicles. The rear roof cap aerofence trim may become loose and detach during transit.

What can happen. A detached roof cap can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and install fasteners and rivets to the brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 202.

Campaign 26V089000. See it on NHTSA

Freeze prevention heater · model years 2024 to 2026 · 26V016000, filed January 16, 2026

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion, and 2026-2027 Sunflyer, 2021-2026 Commercial vehicle, and 2023-2026 425 Commercial shell motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.

What can happen. A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 201.

Campaign 26V016000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our fresh water and the water heater manual.

Air bags · model years 2024 to 2026 · 25V478000, filed July 22, 2025

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Revel Sport, 2024-2025 Vita, 2025 Porto, Adventure Wagon, 2024-2026 View, Revel, Navion, and Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.

What can happen. Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 199.

Campaign 25V478000. See it on NHTSA

Tank assembly · model year 2025 · 25V075000, filed February 10, 2025

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Minnie Winnie, Navion, Porto, Spirit, View, and Vita recreational vehicles. The LP tank mounting bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, causing the tank to detach.

What can happen. A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and correctly tighten the LP tank mounting assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2025. Owners may call Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 195.

Campaign 25V075000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Door · model years 2020 to 2024 · 24V824000, filed December 30, 2024

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Winnebago View and Navion recreational vehicles equipped with certain Lippert Metallarte door assemblies. The door assembly may have been manufactured with incorrect window adhesion, causing the window to loosen or detached.

What can happen. A window that detaches during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will install clips to secure the window to the door as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed December 20, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 191.

Campaign 24V824000. See it on NHTSA

Retractor · model year 2025 · 24V742000, filed October 3, 2024

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 View and Navion motorhomes. A screw may contact and damage the seat belt retractor.

What can happen. A damaged retractor may perform improperly, preventing the seat belt from securing the occupant and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix. Dealers will inspect driver and passenger retractors and either adjust the placement or replace the screw as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may call Winnebago Customer Service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 190.

Campaign 24V742000. See it on NHTSA

General RV equipment · model year 2025 · 24V662000, filed September 11, 2024

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Winnebago View, Navion, and 2024-2025 Ekko recreational vehicles equipped with certain GE air conditioners. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.

What can happen. An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will replace the air conditioner soft start module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 188.

Campaign 24V662000. See it on NHTSA

Wiring · model years 2020 to 2025 · 24V318000, filed May 7, 2024

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Revel, 2020-2025 Navion, Porto, View, Vita, 2022-2023 Adventure Van, and 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.

What can happen. Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix. Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 185.

Campaign 24V318000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our shore power and batteries manual.

Body · model years 2020 to 2024 · 23V694000, filed October 16, 2023

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

What can happen. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 179. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall 22V-695.

Campaign 23V694000. See it on NHTSA

Labels · model years 2020 to 2022 · 23V637000, filed September 15, 2023

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita, and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect hitch label was installed, which can lead to overloading of the vehicle.

What can happen. An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix. Dealers will install the correct labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were Mailed May 6/2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 177.

Campaign 23V637000. See it on NHTSA

Lines and fittings · model years 2020 to 2023 · 22V795000, filed October 21, 2022

What is wrong. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.

What can happen. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix. Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 170.

Campaign 22V795000. See it on NHTSA

How this part works is in our propane, furnace and fridge manual.

Check your own rig. Put your VIN into the NHTSA recall lookup. It shows any open recall on that exact rig, including the chassis.

Questions owners ask

Where can I find the Winnebago Navion owner's manual?

Winnebago keeps its owner's manuals online. Look up your model year there. Our free manuals on this page explain how each system works.

Does the Winnebago Navion have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for it. The most common area is exterior trim. Check your own VIN on the NHTSA site to see if yours was fixed.

Is a recall repair free on a used RV?

Yes. A safety recall is fixed free by the maker's dealers no matter who owns the rig now or how old it is. Call the maker or any dealer for that brand with your VIN.

Where is the VIN on an RV?

Look for a sticker by the entry door, inside a cabinet near the door, or on the tongue or front frame of a trailer. The title and registration show it too.

Renting one from us? Call or text 909-259-RVDR before you try a fix. We would rather talk you through it than have you guess, and it is free.

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