2016 Winnebago 31BE problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Winnebago 31BE. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 1 complaint
Motorhome chassis: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: The chassis (Ford, Freightliner, Mercedes, Ram) is serviced by the chassis maker's dealer, not the RV shop. RV techs handle the house, not the drivetrain. Before you buy: Chassis recalls are fixed free at the chassis maker's dealer.
What owners reported to NHTSA
03/24/2016, POWER TRAIN: THE NEW FORD 6 SPEED COMES ON THE 2016 F53 CHASSIS. IT FEATURES A TOW/HAUL MODE THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFT WHILE DECELERATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TAPPED.THIS HAS BEEN A FEATURE MANY OTHER PREVIOUS TRANSMISSIONS HAVE ALSO EMPLOYED, AND HAS BEEN QUITE EFFECTIVE AT CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEEDS. IT TURNS OUT MY PARTICULAR UNIT DOESN'T REACT TO BRAKE INPUT AND CONTINUES TO COAST DOWN ANY GRADE, DEPENDING ONLY ON
03/19/2018, EQUIPMENT: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 WINNEBAGO 31BE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT) ON JANUARY 22, 2018. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WOULD ARRIVE IN THE MAIL. ONE MONTH LATER, THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER STILL HAD NOT BEEN RECEIVED. THE CONTACT MADE TWO OTHER ATTEMPTS TO RECEIVE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH NO REPLY. THE CONTAC
Looking at a 2016 Winnebago 31BE?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.