Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,245,377 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA, including 140,173 crashes, 56,794 fires, and 8,580 deaths.
What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?
A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim, NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.
The database below contains over 2,245,377 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports, when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.
How to interpret what you read
A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:
- One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report, that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
- Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
- Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
- Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.
If you've experienced a defect
File a complaint. NHTSA's investigators rely on this database to detect emerging defects, and useful complaints, specific, concrete, with dates and mileage and clear descriptions of what happened, feed directly into the agency's pattern detection. The form takes about 10 minutes and is at nhtsa.gov/recalls under "Report a Safety Problem." Your complaint becomes part of the same public record that this page is built from. Owners filing detailed VOQs are how recalls get triggered.
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Showing 1,762 complaints for WINNEBAGO
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2006) - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Oct 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CONTROL PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Incident date: Jan 26, 2014
WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, 65 MPH, ENGINE RPM 1900, 5TH GEAR, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A SLIGHT GRADE, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS FROM 5TH, TO 4TH, TO 3RD, TO 2ND GEAR, ENGINE RPM 4500, IN 48 SECONDS. ENGINE RACES UNTIL CRUISE CONTROL IS MANUALLY DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, IS VERY STARTLING, AND I BELIEVE, COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER, AND/O... Read more
Incident date: Jan 26, 2014
WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, 65 MPH, ENGINE RPM 1900, 5TH GEAR, AFTER ENCOUNTERING A SLIGHT GRADE, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS FROM 5TH, TO 4TH, TO 3RD, TO 2ND GEAR, ENGINE RPM 4500, IN 48 SECONDS. ENGINE RACES UNTIL CRUISE CONTROL IS MANUALLY DISENGAGED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING, IS VERY STARTLING, AND I BELIEVE, COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER, AND/O... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF POTENTIALLY FRACTURING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL REL... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT OF POTENTIALLY FRACTURING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL REL... Read more
Incident date: Jun 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SUDDENLY BECAME FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900.
Incident date: Jun 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 WINNEBAGO VISTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR SUDDENLY BECAME FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED MIRROR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900.
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2008) - VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 2, 2014
Incident date: Aug 30, 2014
DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN AND THE TWO WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE LINKED TOGETHER BY A LINKAGE BAR. INITIALLY I STOPPED THE RV AND MOVED THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER BACK ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AS IT HAD PUSHED OVER BEYOND THE WINDOW. I TURNED IT ON AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES IT DID IT AGAIN. I MADE SURE EVERYTHING WAS TIGHT ON THE CONNECTIONS OUTSIDE. I TRIED IT AGAIN AND WI... Read more
Incident date: Apr 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK CONTINUOUSLY LEAKED NEAR THE WELDED FRONT BRACKET. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 10/03/14*LJ UPDATED 3/10/15 *JS
WINNEBAGO
JOURNEY EXPRESS
(2011) - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
2011 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RV EQUIPPED WITH DAY/NIGHT DUEL SHADE SYSTEM(WINDOW SHADES) COVERING THE WINDSHIELD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SYSTEM ELIMINATED LIGHT DURING THE DAY AND A TRANSLUCENT DAY SHADE, WHICH HE COULD THROUGH, BUT NOT WELL ENOUGH TO DRIVE WITH THE SHADE DOWN. IT WAS MOTORIZED, WITH EACH SIDE HAVING A SEPARATE MOTOR AND SWITCH. IN EARLY JUNE, THE... Read more
WINNEBAGO
JOURNEY EXPRESS
(2011) - EQUIPMENT
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
2011 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RV EQUIPPED WITH DAY/NIGHT DUEL SHADE SYSTEM(WINDOW SHADES) COVERING THE WINDSHIELD. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SYSTEM ELIMINATED LIGHT DURING THE DAY AND A TRANSLUCENT DAY SHADE, WHICH HE COULD THROUGH, BUT NOT WELL ENOUGH TO DRIVE WITH THE SHADE DOWN. IT WAS MOTORIZED, WITH EACH SIDE HAVING A SEPARATE MOTOR AND SWITCH. IN EARLY JUNE, THE... Read more
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ITASCA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MICROWAVE IN THE RV SPORADICALLY SHUT OFF AND THE NUMBER 222 DISPLAYED ON THE PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,300.
WINNEBAGO
SUNCRUISER
(2013) - EQUIPMENT
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FASTEC AFTER MARKET LOCK WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN A 2013 WINNEBAGO SONNYBROOK (N/A). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13E039000 (EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) IN FEBRUARY 2014. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COMPANY THAT THE PART WOULD BE MAILED IN JUNE OF 2014. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE D... Read more
WINNEBAGO
SUNCRUISER
(2013) - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FASTEC AFTER MARKET LOCK WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN A 2013 WINNEBAGO SONNYBROOK (N/A). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13E039000 (EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) IN FEBRUARY 2014. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COMPANY THAT THE PART WOULD BE MAILED IN JUNE OF 2014. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE D... Read more
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WINNEBAGO WORKHORSE P32 (NA) RECREATIONAL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PADS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ROTORS TO OVERHEAT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT REACHED AN INCLINE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS INDICATOR AND A RED EXCLAMATION ICON INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WINNEBAGO WORKHORSE P32 (NA) RECREATIONAL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PADS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ROTORS TO OVERHEAT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT REACHED AN INCLINE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS INDICATOR AND A RED EXCLAMATION ICON INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Incident date: Jun 19, 2014
LOST WHEEL COVER ENROUTE. *TR
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2002) - SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Jun 18, 2014
PREVIOUS RECALL FROM WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS WAS FOR THE BRAKE CALIPERS HANGING UP AFTER A PROLONGED STORAGE OF THE MOTOR HOME (RV). THIS RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I HAD TO PUT MY MOTOR HOME IN FOR SCHEDULED AND UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. A WHEEL SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL SEAL PROBLEM, THE AUTHORIZED WINNEBAGO DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT DISCOVERED T... Read more
Incident date: May 26, 2014
THE PROBLEM IS IN THE RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY. IT HAS A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THE SAFETY DEFECT EXIST IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT WHERE SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE. IT IS NOT TIGHT IMPERMEABLE FOR LEAKS. MY RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY HAS A HYDRAULIC LEAK THAT IS COMING DOWN FROM BEDROOM SLIDE-OUT AND IS ENTERING IN THE UTILITY COMPARTMENT AND SATIATING IT WITH OIL. WHERE THE 50-AMP... Read more
Incident date: May 26, 2014
MY RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY HAS A DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTING. A OIL LEAK THAT LOOKS LIKE HYDRAULIC FLUID IS COMING DOWN FROM THE BEDROOM SLIDE-OUT IS SATIATING WITH OIL INTO ALMOST ALL THE UTILITY COMPARTMENT WHERE THE 50-AMPS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL POWER CORD IS AND THE CORD IS CONNECTED TO OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES AND THE INVERTER CHARGER UNIT IS LOCATED AN... Read more
Incident date: May 26, 2014
MY RV WINNEBAGO, JOURNEY HAS A DEFECT WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. IT IS A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTING. A OIL LEAK THAT LOOKS LIKE HYDRAULIC FLUID IS COMING DOWN FROM THE BEDROOM SLIDE-OUT IS SATIATING WITH OIL INTO ALMOST ALL THE UTILITY COMPARTMENT WHERE THE 50-AMPS CONNECTION ELECTRICAL POWER CORD IS AND THE CORD IS CONNECTED TO OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRES AND THE INVERTER CHARGER UNIT IS LOCATED AN... Read more
Incident date: May 19, 2014
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
Incident date: May 19, 2014
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
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR HOME EMITTED A STRONG PROPANE ODOR. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE PROPANE TANK HAD A HOLE IN THE BRACKET MOUNTING AREA DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LP TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT ... Read more
Incident date: Apr 14, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THROUGH AN ARIZONA TOWN AT 35 MPH THE LIGHT TURNED TO RED JUST WITHIN BREAKING DISTANCE. IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP IN FRONT OF THE STOP LINE, I HAD TO BRAKE HARDER THAN USUAL. THIS CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO BE SLAMMED INTO THE SAFETY BELT AND INJURED. THE SAFETY BELT CAUSED SEVERE PRESSURE ON THROAT AND WIND PIPE. THE PASSENGER WAS 5 FOOT 3 INCHES. REASON FOR INCI... Read more
1 injured
Incident date: May 4, 2014
2006 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER HAS SIDE PANELS BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS. THE BRACKETS AND SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDE PANELS CAN RUST AND BLOW OFF THE MOTOR HOME WHILE TRAVELING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. RAIN CAN TRAVEL INSIDE AND ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSE STRESS CRACKS IN THE WINDOW. THE CENTER VERTICAL METAL BAR BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES OF GLASS CAN RUST AWAY AND CAUSE MORE S... Read more
Incident date: May 4, 2014
2006 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER HAS SIDE PANELS BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS. THE BRACKETS AND SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDE PANELS CAN RUST AND BLOW OFF THE MOTOR HOME WHILE TRAVELING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. RAIN CAN TRAVEL INSIDE AND ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSE STRESS CRACKS IN THE WINDOW. THE CENTER VERTICAL METAL BAR BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES OF GLASS CAN RUST AWAY AND CAUSE MORE S... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ITASCA SPIRIT
(2005) - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2014
Incident date: Apr 23, 2014
RETURNED FROM A 3 DAY CAMPING TRIP AND PARKED MOTORHOME AT MY HOUSE. WHEN I HOOKED UP TO SHORE POWER I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SMOKE. ACCORDING TO REPAIR GUY THE PLUG IN FOR THE SLIDE (110) MUST HAVE HAD BAD CONNECTION AND SHORTED. IT MELTED EVERYTHING IN THE SURROUNDING AREA UNDER THE VANITY IN BATHROOM. I HAD BEEN STAYING IN THE COACH FOR THREE DAYS WITH NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. *TR
Fire
Incident date: Apr 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO RESPOND TO THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V186000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HY... Read more
Incident date: Sep 30, 2012
THE WINNEBAGO 2012 40U COACH CANNOT BE LOADED TO THE STATED LOAD (CCC) CAPACITY (4094#) AS ADVERTISED WITHOUT EXCEEDING THE DRIVE AXLE GAWR RATING. THIS IS LIKELY TRUE ACROSS MODEL YEARS UP TO 2014 WHEN THE SPECIFIED REAR AXLE WAS UPGRADED FROM 20000# TO 23000# RATED CAPACITY. THE REAR AXLE USED IN THE 40U (UP TO 2014) WAS THE MERITOR M19 WHICH IS TYPICALLY RATED BY MERITOR AT 19000#. WINNEBAG... Read more
Incident date: Jul 7, 2011
PARKING BRAKE ON VEHICLE LOCKS UP WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE MOVED. PARKING BRAKE ALSO TRIES TO ENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURRED SIX TIMES SINCE 2011. EACH TIME THE PARKING BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR IS REPLACED AND ONE TIME THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES WERE REPLACED AS WELL. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK IN THE ACTUATOR. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX... Read more
Incident date: Jul 7, 2011
PARKING BRAKE ON VEHICLE LOCKS UP WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE MOVED. PARKING BRAKE ALSO TRIES TO ENGAGE WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS OCCURRED SIX TIMES SINCE 2011. EACH TIME THE PARKING BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR IS REPLACED AND ONE TIME THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES WERE REPLACED AS WELL. THERE IS ALSO A LEAK IN THE ACTUATOR. WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX... Read more
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
VEHICLE COMPONENT DESIGN AND OPERATOR USAGE CONCERN: WHEN SHIFTING IN OR OUT OF LOW GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/ COLUMN SHIFT), DURING BEGINNING/COMPLETING A STEEP DESCENT, SHIFT LEVER SOMETIMES HITS THE IGNITION KEYS AND TURNS "OFF" THE IGNITION. THIS OCCURS, OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION IS IN ONE OF THE TWO LOWEST POSITIONS. DUE TO ENGINE BRAKING EFFECT, SIMPL... Read more
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
VEHICLE COMPONENT DESIGN AND OPERATOR USAGE CONCERN: WHEN SHIFTING IN OR OUT OF LOW GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/ COLUMN SHIFT), DURING BEGINNING/COMPLETING A STEEP DESCENT, SHIFT LEVER SOMETIMES HITS THE IGNITION KEYS AND TURNS "OFF" THE IGNITION. THIS OCCURS, OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION IS IN ONE OF THE TWO LOWEST POSITIONS. DUE TO ENGINE BRAKING EFFECT, SIMPL... Read more
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
VEHICLE COMPONENT DESIGN AND OPERATOR USAGE CONCERN: WHEN SHIFTING IN OR OUT OF LOW GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/ COLUMN SHIFT), DURING BEGINNING/COMPLETING A STEEP DESCENT, SHIFT LEVER SOMETIMES HITS THE IGNITION KEYS AND TURNS "OFF" THE IGNITION. THIS OCCURS, OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION IS IN ONE OF THE TWO LOWEST POSITIONS. DUE TO ENGINE BRAKING EFFECT, SIMPL... Read more
Incident date: Sep 5, 2009
VEHICLE COMPONENT DESIGN AND OPERATOR USAGE CONCERN: WHEN SHIFTING IN OR OUT OF LOW GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/ COLUMN SHIFT), DURING BEGINNING/COMPLETING A STEEP DESCENT, SHIFT LEVER SOMETIMES HITS THE IGNITION KEYS AND TURNS "OFF" THE IGNITION. THIS OCCURS, OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN TILT POSITION IS IN ONE OF THE TWO LOWEST POSITIONS. DUE TO ENGINE BRAKING EFFECT, SIMPL... Read more
Incident date: Feb 28, 2014
WE JUST PURCHASED THIS MOTORHOME & BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS WERE TAPED UP WITH DUCT TAPE. WE WERE RESEARCHING HOW TO REPLACE THEM & WE CAME ACROSS THE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS ON THE SEAT BELTS FOR OUR MODEL. WE ARE WONDERING HOW TO FIND OUT IF OUR MOTORHOME WAS AFFECTED & IF SO, HAS THE ISSUE BEEN CORRECTED. IS THERE A WAY YOU CAN SEE IF WE NEED TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE OR IF WE CAN JUST ORDER ... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(1997) - SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 22, 2014
Incident date: Jun 6, 2002
I HAD PARKED THE VEHICLE IN AUTO PARK IN A GAS STATION IN ANCHORAGE AK. GOTTEN OUT AND WENT TO THE PUMPS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL. I RACED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO GET INTO THE DRIVERS SEAT AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE; IT STOPPED, RELEASING THE BRAKE IT BEGAN TO ROLL INTO TRAFFIC. THE AUTO BRAKE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE AUTO BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOW ON. I DROVE IT TO SOLDOTNA AK WHERE IT CO... Read more
Incident date: Sep 29, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 33D. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE SHIFTED TO THIRD GEAR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FA... Read more
Incident date: May 21, 2013
2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE MICHELIN TIRE FAILURES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SIDEWALLS WERE SHOWING CRACKS. AL 4 TIRES, WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, 4 MONTHS LATER, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE LEFT REAR INSIDE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO 2 LOWER BASEMENT COMPARTMENTS, CABLES, ELECTRICAL HOOK-UPS, ETC. THE AFFECTED TIRE WAS SU... Read more
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
THIS IS A MOTORHOME. WHEN PARKED AT REST STOP (AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 2 HOURS). GOT OUT OF VEHICLE TO WALK DOG AND AFTER GOING ABOUT 75 YARDS. HAPPENED TO TURN AND SEE SMOKE RISING FROM RV. RAN BACK AND DISCOVERED THE REFRIGERATOR (NORCOLD MODEL 6162)..HAD STARTED ON FIRE. RUINING THE FRIDGE AND THE OUTSIDE STEREO. WE GOT LUCKY AND PUT THE FIRE OUT IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. BUT A NEW FRIDGE COST ... Read more
Fire
Incident date: Apr 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 WINNEBAGO VISTA 30T. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH IT WOULD DRIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. MODIFICATIONS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED ADDING EXTRA TORSION BARS TO THE REAR AND FRONT SUSPENSION WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE A DEFECT TO THE VEHICLE.... Read more
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA O... Read more
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA O... Read more
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA O... Read more
Incident date: Jan 6, 2014
WHILE MOVING SLOWLY, APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWS A FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE END PIECE WHICH SUPPORTS THE REAR AXLE BEARING. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE WHEEL, TEARING AWAY OF BRAKE LINES LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. DISCUSSION WITH OTHER RIALTA O... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ITASCA
(2003) - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 20, 2013
Incident date: Dec 19, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO ITASCA HORIZON RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PROPANE SMELL WAS BEING EMITTED FROM THE PROPANE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,800.
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
WHILE OPERATING THE DRIVER FRONT SLIDE, THE HARNESS THAT ENCASES ELECTRICAL WIRES IN A PLASTIC CHAIN, DID NOT FLOW BACK INTO THE BOX DESIGNED FOR IT. THE PLASTIC CHAIN FAILED AND THE HARNESS BACKED UP AND GOT WEDGED BETWEEN THE AREA IT SLIDES INTO AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE SLIDE OUTSIDE THE MOTOR HOME SQUASHED THE HARNESS AND ELECTRICAL WIRES. AND OF COURSE, BECAUSE YOU ARE INSIDE THE RV CLOSING TH... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2011) - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Sep 27, 2013
THE FULL WALL SLIDE ON MY MOTOR HOME RETRACTED WITHOUT ANY INPUT. I PUSHED THE EXTEND BUTTON AND IT FULLY EXTENDED. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES IT FULLY RETRACTED WITHOUT ANY HUMAN INPUT. THEN AFTER SITTING WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED OFF FOR A FEW DAYS, I TURNED IT ON AND WAITED TO SEE IF IT WOULD RETRACT. NOTHING HAPPENED SO AFTER WAITING 20 MINUTES I PRESSED THE RETRACT BUTTON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. ... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2011) - STRUCTURE
Oct 22, 2013
Incident date: Sep 27, 2013
THE FULL WALL SLIDE ON MY MOTOR HOME RETRACTED WITHOUT ANY INPUT. I PUSHED THE EXTEND BUTTON AND IT FULLY EXTENDED. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES IT FULLY RETRACTED WITHOUT ANY HUMAN INPUT. THEN AFTER SITTING WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED OFF FOR A FEW DAYS, I TURNED IT ON AND WAITED TO SEE IF IT WOULD RETRACT. NOTHING HAPPENED SO AFTER WAITING 20 MINUTES I PRESSED THE RETRACT BUTTON AND NOTHING HAPPENED. ... Read more