Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 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 2,215,138 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 1,744 complaints for WINNEBAGO
Incident date: Oct 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ITASCA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE FRONT DOUBLE PAINTED WINDOWS FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT MOISTURE WAS GETTING BETWEEN THE PAINT CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG AND OBSTRUCTED HIS VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ... Read more
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
2012 WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE , MODEL 24G. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STAINLESS STEEL WHEEL COVERS AND IT BEING IMPOSSIBLE TO MONITOR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY HAVING TIRE VALVE EXTENDERS INSTALLED, BUT NONE OF THE LOCAL TIRE DEALERS HAD BEEN ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY INSTALL THEM ON THE MOTORHOME BECAUSE OF THE COMPLICATIONS PRESENTED W... Read more
Incident date: Aug 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO VECTA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V577000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN), THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more
Incident date: Aug 23, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 APPROXIMATELY 23 AUGUST 2011, AND SURROUNDED BY SEMI TRUCK TRAFFIC I EXPERIENCED A RAPID DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TRAFFIC WAS SO TIGHT, AND DUE TO THE RAPID DECELERATION RATE, I BARELY ESCAPED BEING HIT FROM THE REAR BY AN APPROACHING FULLY LOADED 53 FOOT SEMI TRAILER. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTI... Read more
Incident date: Aug 23, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 APPROXIMATELY 23 AUGUST 2011, AND SURROUNDED BY SEMI TRUCK TRAFFIC I EXPERIENCED A RAPID DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TRAFFIC WAS SO TIGHT, AND DUE TO THE RAPID DECELERATION RATE, I BARELY ESCAPED BEING HIT FROM THE REAR BY AN APPROACHING FULLY LOADED 53 FOOT SEMI TRAILER. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTI... Read more
Incident date: Jul 24, 2011
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 15 N ABOUT 150 MILES SOUTH OF SALT LAKE CITY, BOTH RADIATOR/COOLING FANS BROKE. HAD TO ORDER THE REPLACEMENT FANS, COST OVER $400. HAD SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08002. *TR
Incident date: Aug 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WINNEBAGO VISTA EQUIPPED WITH GOOD YEAR G670 (N/A), SIZE 245/70/R19.5 DOT MJ93MHAW3706 TIRES. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRES HAD BUBBLES ON THEIR SIDEWALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP FOR REPLACEMENT. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH TIRES OF THE INCORRECT LOAD RANGE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2005) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 4, 2011
Incident date: Jul 18, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS A STILL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE AUTO PARK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD... Read more
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS SUN BLOCKER SHADE WAS FRACTURED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED... Read more
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELDS SUN BLOCKER SHADE WAS FRACTURED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED... Read more
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WINNEBAGO VISTA RV. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE WHAT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL DURING THE DAY BECAUSE THE DAY LIGHT CAST A DARK SHADOW OVER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE DEFECT COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,223.
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHALET 1935. THE TIRE BRAND WAS MISSION AND THE TIRE SIZE WAS ST205/175/R14 (4YB3CI1C1407). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BELT SEPARATED INSIDE THE TIRE. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN FEBRUARY 2009. THE CONTACT TRIED REACHING THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,000. T... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2000) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 6, 2011
Incident date: Jun 4, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT EXIT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
MY MOTOR HOME (MH) HAS A DIESEL ENGINE. ACCESS TO THE ENGINE IS THROUGH A REAR ACCESS DOOR AT THE BACK OF THE MH. WHILE GETTING SERVICED ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR THAT THE REAR ACCESS DOOR FELL APART WHEN THE SERVICE TECH OPENED THE DOOR. IT SUBSEQUENTLY WENT TO A MH REPAIR FACILITY TO REPAIR THE REAR ENGINE BAY DOOR. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT... Read more
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
MY MOTOR HOME (MH) HAS A DIESEL ENGINE. ACCESS TO THE ENGINE IS THROUGH A REAR ACCESS DOOR AT THE BACK OF THE MH. WHILE GETTING SERVICED ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR THAT THE REAR ACCESS DOOR FELL APART WHEN THE SERVICE TECH OPENED THE DOOR. IT SUBSEQUENTLY WENT TO A MH REPAIR FACILITY TO REPAIR THE REAR ENGINE BAY DOOR. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT... Read more
Incident date: Apr 9, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HUBCAP DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NORMAL ROAD SURFACES AND BUMPY ROADS. THE HUBCAP WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTACT. ALL FOUR WHEEL HUBCAPS WERE EVENTUALLY REPLACED EIGHT TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 20, 2011
Incident date: Nov 18, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A HOLE WITHIN AN INTERNAL WELD ON THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 10, 2010
UPDATE ON PRIOR COMPLAINT FOR 2011 REYO. PROBLEM NOT TURBO RESONATOR. WATER ENTERING ENGINE FROM AREA OF HOOD UNDER WINDSHIELD, SHORTING EGR AND FILLING AIR FILTER. AFTER 5 REPAIRS, FINALLY ADDRESSED WITH RUBBER GASKET FOR HOOD, AND METAL COVER FOR EGR. STILL GETTING WATER ON AIRFILTER AS HOOD NOT SNUG. WILL HAVE TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR
Incident date: Nov 18, 2010
THE SEALS OF THE DUAL PANE WINDOWS OF THE MOTORHOME LEAK AND THE WINDOWS HAVE BECOME CLOUDY. THIS CONDITION IS LIMITING VISIBILITY TO THE REVIEW MIRRORS. I HAVE CONTACTED WINNEBAGO AND THERE RESPONSE WAS THE COACH IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE COST TO REPLACE THE THREE WINDOWS IS OVER 2,000. THE MOTORHOME HAS BEEN IN INDOOR STORAGE WHEN NOT USED. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE SINCE THE REDUCED VISIBIILT... Read more
Incident date: Mar 7, 2011
WE PURCHASED A USED 2006 WINNEBAGO TOUR IN MAY OF 2010 WITH A NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. DURING THE HEATING OF THE DAY THE REFRIGERATOR WOULD START MAKING A NOISE AND IF WE SHUT IT OFF FOR AN HOUR OR SO-THE NOISE WOULD GO AWAY. IN NOV. WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE NORCOLD. WE MADE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE REPAIR IN ATLANTA FOR THE TIME PERIOD WE WERE TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE,HOWEVER THE ... Read more
Incident date: Feb 14, 2011
OWNER REPORTS THAT VEHICLE ROCKS WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 50-55 MPH. AIR GUST FROM PASSING CAR WILL "PUSH" MOTORHOME OFF PAVEMENT ON TO SHOULDER.
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 10, 2010
I OWN A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER WPG38R. I INCURRED WHAT AMOUNTED TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON MY ON A GENERATOR, DIRECTLY CAUSED BY WINNEBAGO IGNORING ONAN'S "RECOMMENDED" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THOSE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY STATE A SUPPORT BRACKET BE INSTALLED IF THE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY IS MORE THAN 18" LONG. THE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY ON THIS UNIT IS 25" LONG. THE FIX, IF... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Feb 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 10, 2010
I OWN A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER WPG38R. I INCURRED WHAT AMOUNTED TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON MY ON A GENERATOR, DIRECTLY CAUSED BY WINNEBAGO IGNORING ONAN'S "RECOMMENDED" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THOSE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY STATE A SUPPORT BRACKET BE INSTALLED IF THE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY IS MORE THAN 18" LONG. THE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY ON THIS UNIT IS 25" LONG. THE FIX, IF... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2003) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 4, 2011
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR... Read more
Incident date: Feb 11, 2009
PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS IS THE WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV MOTORHOME WHICH IS NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE THAT SAYS MAKE AND MODEL. *TR
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2005) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2010
Incident date: Oct 7, 2010
THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND WE COULD NOT TELL THE MILLAGE NOR WHAT GEAR WE WERE IN. THIS IS DEFINITLY A SAFETY CONCERN AS ONE CAN THINK THEY WERE IN DRIVE AND REALLY BE IN REVERSE
Incident date: Nov 26, 2010
PURCHASED 6 NEW OFF BRAND TIRES. 4 OF THE 6 FAILED WITHIN 6MO/700MILES. HAVING TO FIGHT WITH TIRE DEALER & WAREHOUSE TO GET ANY COMPENSATION BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAPPEN ALL AT ONE TIME. ONLY HAVE LAST TIRE DOT #, OTHERS WERE DISCARDED AS THEY HAPPENED. ARE STATISTICS KEPT ON TIRE BATCHES? CAN I ACCESS THIS INFO TO SEE IF THE FAILURE RATE OF MY TIRE BATCH WAS HIGHER THAN AVERAGE? ANY HEL... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2005) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 15, 2005
2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN HIS MOTORHOME HAS GONE OUT TWICE AND HE PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. HE PHONED NORCOLD AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM. HE HAS NOT BEEN REIMBURSED YET. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY THE RV WAS PURCHASED, IT NEVER DID COOL THE WAY IT SHOULD HAVE. ON JULY 26, 2007 THE COOLING FANS WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED ... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2005) — EQUIPMENT
Dec 2, 2010
Incident date: Nov 8, 2010
RECALL SERVICE FOR NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR INSTALLED IN 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTORHOME. RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED NOV. 10. 2010 FROM NORCOLD. I CALLED MY SERVICE/DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. TODAY THEY INFORMED ME THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY, 2011. I CALLED NORCOLD AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD BE SHIPPED ABOUT DEC. 13TH. I FEEL THIS IS CO... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2005) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 2, 2010
Incident date: Nov 8, 2010
RECALL SERVICE FOR NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR INSTALLED IN 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTORHOME. RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED NOV. 10. 2010 FROM NORCOLD. I CALLED MY SERVICE/DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. TODAY THEY INFORMED ME THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY, 2011. I CALLED NORCOLD AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD BE SHIPPED ABOUT DEC. 13TH. I FEEL THIS IS CO... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 30, 2010
Incident date: Oct 28, 2010
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS SAFETY RECALL 51101-C, REPLACEMENT OF BOSCH SERVICE BRAKE CALIPERS. DEALER INTENTIONALLY FAILED TO HAVE CALIPERS REPLACED PRIOR TO SALE OF VEHICLE. PURCHASER OF VEHICLE COMPLAINED TO DEALER THAT TIRES WERE BAD AND, AFTER REMOVING TIRES, THAT BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS WERE ALSO BAD. DEALER REFUSED TO REMEDY ANY OF THE COMPLAINTS AND NEGLECTED TO INFORM PURCHASER O... Read more
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
I PURCHASED A NEW WINNEBAGO VIA MOTOR HOME (BUILT ON A MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER CHASSIS) IN AUGUST 2010. ON SHORT TRIPS (10 TO 20 MILES) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD TUM ON. ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THIS STARTED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DID NOT TUM OFF. I CONTACTED A DEALER FOR REPAIR ADVICE AND WAS ASK TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER IS ABOUT 60 MILES AWAY; REQUIRING 195 INTE... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2002) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Nov 8, 2010
Incident date: Feb 14, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING BRAKING FAILURES AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V060000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE BRAKE PADS BURNED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A SECOND RECALL OR AN EXPANSION OF THE FIRST YET THE MANUFACTURER REFUS... Read more
Fire
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WINNEBAGO VIA RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT W... Read more
WINNEBAGO
VIA
(2011) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Nov 8, 2010
Incident date: Nov 3, 2010
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WINNEBAGO VIA RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 TO 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT W... Read more
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP. AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY WENT INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT APPLIED STEADY, CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTIO... Read more
Fire
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKES AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP IN HIS AREA, THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD ONLY SEND SIX KITS AT A TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED FOR 8 MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BECAUSE THEY USE THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO TRAVEL SOUTH FOR THE WINTER AND THE BRAKE HAVE A... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 17, 2010
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
THERE HAVE BEEN REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CLASS A MOTORHOME,SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE, INCLUDING 1 MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM AND 2 RECALLS ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES. I HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE RECALL ORDERS AND ALSO HAD INTERMITTENT INSPECTIONS ON THE BRAKES. THIS MORNING I HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT SLOW... Read more
Crash
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 17, 2010
Incident date: Sep 17, 2010
THERE HAVE BEEN REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY CLASS A MOTORHOME,SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE, INCLUDING 1 MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM AND 2 RECALLS ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES. I HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE RECALL ORDERS AND ALSO HAD INTERMITTENT INSPECTIONS ON THE BRAKES. THIS MORNING I HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT SLOW... Read more
Crash
Incident date: May 17, 2007
2006 DODGE SPRINTER/WINNEBAGO VIEW. CONSUMER EXPRESS THEY BELIEVE MOTORHOME IS A LEMON AND REQUEST RELIEF UNDER ACT 297 OF 1993 *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV HAS BROKEN DOWN ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM; A BROKEN RESONATOR. *JB
Incident date: Jul 29, 2010
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON OUR 2007 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN. THE WIPERS STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION AND WILL NOT MOVE UNTIL WE PULL OVER AND THERE IS NO WIND RESISTANCE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE LAST TIME IN JULY 2010 FORTUNATELY, WE HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Incident date: Aug 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE AUTO PARK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT IF THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD MOST LIKELY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,700. THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR STARTED... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2007) — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 25, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER WRITES TO COMPLAIN AGAINST WORKHORSE, THE BUILDER OF THE CHASSIS ON HIS 2007 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, MOTOR HOME *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SAFETY RECALL WAS UNSATISFACTORY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE OVERHEATED AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS A LOSS OF BRAKING AND BRAKE FLUID LOSS FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. WORKHORSE ONLY A... Read more
Incident date: Aug 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE AUTO PARK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT IF THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD MOST LIKELY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,700. THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR STARTED... Read more
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES WOULD DRAG EXCESSIVELY AT ANY SPEED AND THE HUBCAPS WOULD OVERHEAT WHEN DRIVING AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CALIPERS WERE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY CLEANED AND LU... Read more
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
BRAKE FAILURE ON 2000 WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME MODEL NUMBER WPF30A VIN #[XXX]. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE WORKHORSE CHASIS SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME MY MODEL IS NOT UNDER RECALL. I HAVE READ THE PROBLEMS ON THE WORKHORSE CHASIS BRAKE RECALL AND I FEEL , I EXPERIENCED THE EXACT PROBLEMS AS THE RECALLED MODELS OUR BRAKES OVERHEATED TO THE POINT ... Read more
Incident date: Dec 26, 2008
NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN RV MODEL 683 SERIAL AJ THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF RECALLS ON THESE REFRIGERATORS FOR FIRES AND OURS CAUGHT ON FIRE TOO. THE AMMONIA LEAKS OUT OF A BAD WELD AND THE UNIT CATCHES ON FIRE! OUR UNIT WORKED FINE UP UNTIL WE WERE IN FLOR. *TR
Fire
Incident date: Dec 26, 2008
NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN RV MODEL 683 SERIAL AJ THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF RECALLS ON THESE REFRIGERATORS FOR FIRES AND OURS CAUGHT ON FIRE TOO. THE AMMONIA LEAKS OUT OF A BAD WELD AND THE UNIT CATCHES ON FIRE! OUR UNIT WORKED FINE UP UNTIL WE WERE IN FLOR. *TR
Fire
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2010) — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Nov 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2009 FORD MP STRIPPED CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY ACCESSING THE INSIDE DUAL TIRE TO CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE CHASSIS DID NOT DESIGN THE VEHICLE PROPERLY ... Read more
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
2000 WINNEBAGO BRAVE SE ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE SMOKING AND THE BRAKES WERE SOMEWHAT NON-EXISTENT. THE CONSUMER ALLOWED THE BRAKES TO COOL OFF SO HE COULD PROCEED TO A NEARBY CAMP SITE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE RV TO A REPAIR SHOP. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKES WERE DRAGGING AND SUFFERED SEVERE ... Read more