2013 Winnebago Lite Five problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2013 Winnebago Lite Five. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Doors, windows, steps and lights: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 14V016000 (27/01/2014): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Winnebago of Indiana, LLC (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay, Brookside, Edgewater, Harmony, Raven, Remington, Sunset Creek, and Titan, model year 2012-2013 Winnebago Lite Five and ONE, and model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Ultralite and Minnie trailers and fifth wheels, equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-574-825-5250 ,or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Winnebago's number for this recall is LOC12414.
What a tech checks: Mostly adjustments and wear: steps that stop halfway on a bad switch, doors out of alignment after a slide shifted, exterior lights with a corroded ground. Before you buy: Every door, lock, window and light.
Other: 1 complaint
What owners reported to NHTSA
06/09/2014, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 WINNEBAGO LITE FIVE RECREATIONAL TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13E039000 (EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD RECEIVE A NEW LOCK; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT DELIVERED AND THE TRAILER WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPDATED 08/19/14*LJ
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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.