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.
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Showing 1,762 complaints for WINNEBAGO
WINNEBAGO
MINNIE WINNIE
(2003) - EQUIPMENT
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: May 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE RV. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TELEVISION THAT WAS BEING HELD BY THE FRAME ON THE FRONT WALL FELL FROM THE FRAME AND ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 39,000.
Incident date: Jun 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO RV, MODEL WF239B (NA). WHILE CLEANING THE BEDROOM AREA IN THE RV, THE REAR SLIDING PANEL FELL OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANEL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 20,000.
WINNEBAGO
SUPER CHIEF
(1988) - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 10, 2009
Incident date: Jun 4, 2009
FUEL TANK LEAKS AT SEAM WHICH IS LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK. STRONG GASOLINE FUMES CAN BE SMELLED. WINNEBAGO INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE NO OPEN RECALLS AND THAT I MAY CONTACT A COMPANY BY THE NAME OF HELGESON (THE MANUFACTURER OF THESE FUEL TANKS) TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED HELGESON AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY DO NOT MANUFACTURE FUEL TANKS AND NEVER DID.*TR
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2002) - VISIBILITY
Jun 5, 2009
Incident date: May 29, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DUAL PANE WINDOWS ABNORMALLY FOG, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES HER VISIBILITY. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,000. UPDATED 6/22/09 *CN UPDATED 06/25/09.*JB
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
RECALL NOTICE FOR WINNEBAGO VIEW MOTOR HOME EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER. CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE, THE DRAWER SLID OUT/OPEN. ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WAS THE CEILING LIGHTS. WHEN THE CEILING LIGHTS WERE USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THEY MELTED THE LENS COVER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUME... Read more
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
RECALL NOTICE FOR WINNEBAGO VIEW MOTOR HOME EXTERIOR SLIDEOUT STORAGE DRAWER. CONSUMER IS STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT ON THE INTERSTATE, THE DRAWER SLID OUT/OPEN. ANOTHER SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM WAS THE CEILING LIGHTS. WHEN THE CEILING LIGHTS WERE USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THEY MELTED THE LENS COVER. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUME... Read more
WINNEBAGO
MINNIE WINNIE
(2002) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 3, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2006
FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED. BOTH AT SEPARATE TIMES. THERE IS A CURRANT RECALL FOR THE SAME CONDITION FOR ANOTHER WINNEBAGO CHASSIS. THERE WAS SEVERE OVERHEATING WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO CATCH FIRE. *TR
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2002) - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 29, 2009
Incident date: May 16, 2009
2002 WINNEBAGO RV WITH FORD V10 ENGINE BLOW A SPARK PLUG ON HIGHWAY 17 ON A DANGEROUS ROAD. HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF VAPORS ARE IGNITED. *TR
Incident date: May 24, 2009
IN TRYING TO START THE MOTOR HOME, I NOTED THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE KEY, IT STARTED. WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED A PUNGENT ODOR, INDICATIVE OF BURNING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM BELOW THE STEERING COLUMN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND BURNT WIRING AND CONNECTORS BELOW THE STEERING COLUMN. THE IGNITION SWITCH ... Read more
Fire
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 22, 2009
Incident date: May 14, 2009
2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MHOME. W22 CHASSIS. 23,000 MILES LEFT REAR SIDE PASSENGER'S BRAKE SMOKING AND FROZE UP. TOOK TO WINNEBAGO DEALER -HAD IT CHECKED OUT ON 4/28/2009. ON MAY 14,2009 THE LEFT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SMOKED UP AND LOCKED UP. BRAKE FLUID BOILED AND CAUSED PLUG TO COME OUT OF HUB HOLDING AXLE GREASE. ON MAY 18, 2009 LEFT BRAKE SMOKED AND FROZE UP AGAIN -- SOFT MUSHY PEDAL WITH L... Read more
WINNEBAGO
SUPER CHIEF
(1988) - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 18, 2009
Incident date: May 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AT THE SEAMS OF THE FUEL TANK. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V220000 (COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Incident date: Apr 17, 2008
2007 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. WIPERS FAILED COMPLETELY, WITHOUT WARNING IN AN EXTREME DOWNPOUR SITUATION. I WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE HIGHWAY AT ALL. BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I WAS ABLE TO EXIT INTO A REST AREA IMMEDIATELY. I PURCHASED ANOTHER WIPER MOTOR FROM A WINNEBAGO DEALER. IT ALSO FAILED WITHIN 2500 MILES. THE RESULT WAS NOT AS SEVERE BECAUSE THE RAIN WAS ONLY MISTING. IT WAS ... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2002) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 1, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE BRAKES, FLUSHED IT, AND ADDED NEW BRAKE FLUID AN... Read more
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
THIS MAY PERTAIN TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN EA07016. 2004 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 35 N WITH WORKHORSE W22 (NOT SURE OF CHASSIS YEAR)CHASSIS. WHILE UNDERWAY NOTICED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A LOSS OF POWER, STEERING WHEEL PULLING TO THE LEFT. NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT WAS HAPPENING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN/STOP COACH. PEDAL WAS NOT FIRM AND AT ONE POINT I THOUGHT I HAD LOST BRAKING. BURNING (SLIGHT) ODOR WAS NOTICED INSI... Read more
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
THIS MAY PERTAIN TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN EA07016. 2004 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 35 N WITH WORKHORSE W22 (NOT SURE OF CHASSIS YEAR)CHASSIS. WHILE UNDERWAY NOTICED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A LOSS OF POWER, STEERING WHEEL PULLING TO THE LEFT. NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT WAS HAPPENING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN/STOP COACH. PEDAL WAS NOT FIRM AND AT ONE POINT I THOUGHT I HAD LOST BRAKING. BURNING (SLIGHT) ODOR WAS NOTICED INSI... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2001) - PARKING BRAKE
Mar 23, 2009
Incident date: Mar 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE AUTO PARK BRAKE ACTIVATED ON THE P32 WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, PUMPED THE BRAKE, AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. HE THEN TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RELEASED THE BRAKE. TWENTY FIVE MILES DOWN THE ROAD, THE AUTO PARK LOCKED UP AGAIN. THE CONTACT CALLED EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE ... Read more
Incident date: Oct 1, 2006
I PURCHASED A NEW WINNEBAGO BRAVE MOTORHOME IN 2003 WITH A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. IN OCTOBER OF 2006 I BEGAN FEELING THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO THE MOTORHOME. I REMOVED THE FRONT WHEELS AND DISCOVERED HUGE CRACKS IN THE DISC BRAKE ROTORS. I REPLACED THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND THE DISC PADS ON 10-31-2006 (I HAVE RECEIPT). I ALSO DISCOVERED, WHILE REPLACING THE BRAKE PART... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 22, 2009
Incident date: Feb 5, 2009
WHILE DRIVING N. BOUND ON I-25, , IN S. NEW MEXICO, RECENTLY, I BEGAN TO SMELL A FAINT, BUT PERSISTENT ODOR OF "SCORCHED" BRAKE/CLUTCH LINING. ( NO CLUTCH IN THIS VEHICLE THO) . THOROUGH TESTING OF THE BRAKES WAS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND BUSY TRAFFIC, BUT A SLIGHT TEST FELT LIKE THE PEDAL WAS SOMEWHAT "SOFT"..ALSO, A SLIGHT "PULL" TO THE LEFT WAS EVIDENT, ( THO IT WAS "GUSTY WINDY") BY T... Read more
Incident date: Feb 11, 2009
BOSCH HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE ON WORKHORSE W22 CHASIS. RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HUNG UP IN PARTIAL POSITION CAUSING OVERHEATING AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO BRAKE PARTS AND DAMAGING (MELTING) THE ANTI-LOCK WHEEL SENSOR. LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE. COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM (4) REPLACEMENT BY DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT REQUIRED AT COST OF $2,600.00. OLD PARTS AVAILABLE. *TR
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2003) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 25, 2009
Incident date: Jan 19, 2009
MY 2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 38G WITH WORKHORSE CHASSIS HAD A REAR BRAKE FAILURE THAT WAS IDENTICAL TO BRAKE FAILURES COVERED BY A WORKHORSE RECALL THROUGH THE 2002 MODELS. AFTER CONSIDERABLE CORRESPONDENCE WITH WORKHORSE & FINALLY WITH WINNEBAGO, WORKHORSE RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO PAY 1/2 OF THE COST. ON JANUARY 19, 2009, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED ON THIS SAME MOTOR HOME. I AM NOW LOOKING AT OVER $... Read more
Incident date: Dec 20, 2008
WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 WINNEBAGO ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS THROUGH AUSTIN TEXAS ON A HIGH TRAFFIC EVENING I HAD A BAD OVERHEATING PROBLEM IN THE FRONT BRAKES TO THE POINT THAT BOTH WHEELS WERE SMOKING. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND WAITED HOURS FOR THE BRAKES TO RELEASE SO THAT I COULD PROCEED TO MY DESTINATION. AFTER READING THE BLOGS ON VARIOUS SITES I AM SURE THAT I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM T... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2008) - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: Nov 30, 2008
THIS RELATES TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ON A 2008 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 35A ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS IN A WAY THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ON NOVEMBER 30,2008, I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 10 IN ALABAMA WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65. AHEAD OF ME IN MY LANE WAS A STOPPED CAR. THERE WAS TRAFFIC IN THE LEFT LANE SO I COULDN'T MOVE OVER. I HIT THE BRAKE AND THE... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2003) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE CALIPERS BEGAN TO STICK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE CAUSED OTHER BRAKING ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAT FROM THE BRAKES WAS OVER 1,000 DEGREES. THE REPAIR WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $4,000. THE CONTACT IS CONTEMPLATING ON WHETHER OR NOT TO RE... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 30, 2008
Incident date: Nov 28, 2008
WHILE TRAVELING ON BUSINESS HIGHWAY 17 IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC (LEVEL ROAD) ,WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF LEAVING OUR CAMPSITE A DEFINITE SMELL OF BRAKE LINING WAS PRESET IN THE MOTORHOME. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INVESTIGATED THE SMELL THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE; BACKING AND BREAKING SEVERAL TIMES. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRI... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2008) - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 19, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
CONSUMER STATES THAT BOLTS SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE WERE MISSING 2 NUTS THAT SECURE THE DRIVE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME ON 2008 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER LT. *NJ THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE RIGHT ANGLE GEAR BOX WAS MOVED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE COACH ONTO THE CHASSIS BECAUSE MARKS ON THE PAINT OF THE EXTENSION FRAME RAILS INDICATED THAT THE MISSING NUTS WERE IN PLACE AT ONE TIME... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2001) - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 13, 2008
Incident date: Oct 30, 2008
I OWN A 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MODEL 35U. IT IS ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. IN 2005 ONE OF THE TWO STRAPS SUPPORTING THE 75 GALLON GAS TANK BROKE. IN JULY OF 2008 THE OTHER STRAP BROKE. IN OCTOBER OF 2008 THE FIRST REPLACEMENT STRAP BROKE. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH WORKHORSE AND THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE TO SAY IS "WE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM". THE TANK IS ALSO FASTENED TO THE FRAME,... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2001) - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Nov 13, 2008
Incident date: Oct 30, 2008
I OWN A 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MODEL 35U. IT IS ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS. IN 2005 ONE OF THE TWO STRAPS SUPPORTING THE 75 GALLON GAS TANK BROKE. IN JULY OF 2008 THE OTHER STRAP BROKE. IN OCTOBER OF 2008 THE FIRST REPLACEMENT STRAP BROKE. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH WORKHORSE AND THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE TO SAY IS "WE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM". THE TANK IS ALSO FASTENED TO THE FRAME,... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ADVENTURER
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 27, 2008
Incident date: Oct 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES WOULD OVERHEAT AND BEGIN TO SMOKE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WOULD OCCASIONALLY SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 23,500.... Read more
WINNEBAGO
ITASCA SPIRIT
(2004) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 19, 2008
Incident date: Jul 11, 2008
REAR BRAKES FAILED AFTER DRIVING 31 MILES FROM HOME. TOLD IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED, AND FRONT BRAKES SERVICED. DROVE ANOTHER 30 MILES AND THEN THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED. AM CONCERNED THAT IF I CONTINUE DRIVING THIS UNIT I MAY HAVE FURTHER PROBLEMS. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM.
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA OF THE CHASSIS HAS 250% THE AUTHORITY OF AN 767 RUDDER THAT ALSO HAS A VERY EFFICIENT WING ASPEC... Read more
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA OF THE CHASSIS HAS 250% THE AUTHORITY OF AN 767 RUDDER THAT ALSO HAS A VERY EFFICIENT WING ASPEC... Read more
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA OF THE CHASSIS HAS 250% THE AUTHORITY OF AN 767 RUDDER THAT ALSO HAS A VERY EFFICIENT WING ASPEC... Read more
Incident date: Mar 15, 2005
2005 WINNEBAGO VECTRA & FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS DEFECTS: VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL @ 65 MPH AGAINST LOW ANGLE FRONT QUARTER CROSS WINDS. A SUDDEN FRONTAL 30-35 MPH GUST OF WIND @ A 10-15 DEGREE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE CREATES A MOMENTARY AIRSPEED OF 95-100 MPH. THE 440 SQ FT BROAD SURFACE AREA OF THE CHASSIS HAS 250% THE AUTHORITY OF AN 767 RUDDER THAT ALSO HAS A VERY EFFICIENT WING ASPEC... Read more
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
I HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED A 2 WEEK TRIP DRIVING APPROX 1800 MILES. WAS TAKING MY MOTORHOME TO A DEALER TO HAVE A ROCK GUARD INSTALLED WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND SHIFTING FUNNY. THIS WAS IN TOWN WITH EASY DRIVING. I QUICKLY NOTICED THE SMELL OF OVERHEATED BRAKES AND IMMEDIATELY, AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE, PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK. I CARRY AN INFRARED THERMOMETER AND TOOK THE TEMP... Read more
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
I HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED A 2 WEEK TRIP DRIVING APPROX 1800 MILES. WAS TAKING MY MOTORHOME TO A DEALER TO HAVE A ROCK GUARD INSTALLED WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND SHIFTING FUNNY. THIS WAS IN TOWN WITH EASY DRIVING. I QUICKLY NOTICED THE SMELL OF OVERHEATED BRAKES AND IMMEDIATELY, AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE, PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK. I CARRY AN INFRARED THERMOMETER AND TOOK THE TEMP... Read more
Incident date: Sep 13, 2008
AUTO PARK SYSTEM ON GM P30 CHASSIS IF THIS SYSTEM FAILS IT LOCKS THE TRANSMISSION BRAKE OR YOU HAVE NO PARKING BRAKE TO HOLD VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *TR
Incident date: Sep 13, 2008
AUTO PARK SYSTEM ON GM P30 CHASSIS IF THIS SYSTEM FAILS IT LOCKS THE TRANSMISSION BRAKE OR YOU HAVE NO PARKING BRAKE TO HOLD VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *TR
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
IN JANUARY 2007 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW DOWN I-95 TO ORLANDO FLORIDA. SOMEWHERE IN GEORGIA THE TURBO FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO OVER 60MPH IN TRAFFIC FLOWING AT 75MPH PLUS. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I TOOK THE WINNEBAGO TO A DODGE DEALER IN ORLANDO AND AFTER 6 DAYS OF UNEXPECTEDLY STAYING IN A HOTEL THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THIS SAME INSTANCE H... Read more
Fire
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
IN JANUARY 2007 I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 WINNEBAGO VIEW DOWN I-95 TO ORLANDO FLORIDA. SOMEWHERE IN GEORGIA THE TURBO FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO OVER 60MPH IN TRAFFIC FLOWING AT 75MPH PLUS. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. I TOOK THE WINNEBAGO TO A DODGE DEALER IN ORLANDO AND AFTER 6 DAYS OF UNEXPECTEDLY STAYING IN A HOTEL THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THIS SAME INSTANCE H... Read more
Fire
WINNEBAGO
MINNIE WINNIE
(2004) - STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 19, 2008
Incident date: Sep 19, 2008
THE ENTRY STEPS ON MY MINNIE WINNIE ARE TEARING AWAY FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET. ACTUALLY THE BRACKET ITSELF, WHICH IS ABOUT 3/16" THICK BY 11 3/4" LONG IS RIPPING AT THE BEND FROM VERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL. BOTH SIDES HAVE 4" TEARS IN THE FRONT PORTION. I WILL EMAIL DIGITAL PHOTOS. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AS A PERSON USING THE STEPS AT TIME OF COMPLETE FAILURE, WILL FALL FROM AS MUCH AS 18"... Read more
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
CONTINUOUS AND REPEATED FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM/BATTERIES IN MOTORHOME COACH AS WELL AS CHASSIS BATTERY. FOUR SETS OF COACH BATTERIES REPLACED AND NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO LOCATE SOURCE OR SOURCES OF PROBLEM. KNOWN BATTERY ISSUE BUT ALSO COACH ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *TR
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE LEVEL OF THE PROPANE TANK AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE BRACKET. THE BRACKET WAS DAMAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AT THIS TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND IS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOL... Read more
Incident date: Aug 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE WORKHORSE CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SQUEALING NOISE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED ABRUPTLY. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED SO UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA... Read more
Incident date: Aug 6, 2008
FAILURE OF TURBO RESONATOR. THE PLASTIC PART HAS TWO ELEMENTS, HELD TOGETHER BY GLUE. THEN THE TURBO KICKED IN THE RESONATOR CAME APART AND THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER FORCED IT INTO "LIMP HOME MODE", WHICH MEANT FREEWAY TRAVEL AT 25 MPH!*TR
Incident date: Apr 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSULATED GLASS IN THE DRIVER'S AREA FOGS UP AND PREVENTS HIM FROM VIEWING THE REAR VIEW MIRROR CLEARLY AT NIGHT. THE GLARE FROM THE LIGHTS OF OTHER VEHICLES PREVENT HIM FROM SEEING OUT OF THE WINDOW. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. HE HAS REPLACED THE WINDOWS AT LEAST THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE FA... Read more
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. FIVE MILES AWAY FROM HOME, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A HORRIBLE BURNING SMELL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS WERE BURNED, THE COMPRESSOR IN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BURNED, AND THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT... Read more
Incident date: Jul 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO BRAVE. FIVE MILES AWAY FROM HOME, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A HORRIBLE BURNING SMELL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS WERE BURNED, THE COMPRESSOR IN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BURNED, AND THE SERPENTINE BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT... Read more
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
PARKING GEAR AND EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED IN CHEVY MOTOR HOME, CAUSING CAMPER TO ROLL AND CRASH ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. 1ST CRASH OCCURRED ON 7/1/06 CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER PASSENGER CAR. REPORT WAS FILED WITH NHTSA FOR THIS ACCIDENT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCIDENT I CHECKED THE PARKING GEAR AND NO PARKING GEAR, AND NO EMERGENCY PARK, AS IN THIS MODEL BOTH ARE TIED TOGETHER. MAN... Read more
Crash
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
PARKING GEAR AND EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED IN CHEVY MOTOR HOME, CAUSING CAMPER TO ROLL AND CRASH ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. 1ST CRASH OCCURRED ON 7/1/06 CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE TO ANOTHER PASSENGER CAR. REPORT WAS FILED WITH NHTSA FOR THIS ACCIDENT. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCIDENT I CHECKED THE PARKING GEAR AND NO PARKING GEAR, AND NO EMERGENCY PARK, AS IN THIS MODEL BOTH ARE TIED TOGETHER. MAN... Read more
Crash
Incident date: Jun 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 WINNEBAGO 34RQ (NA). WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE WATER TANK FELL OFF THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; THEREFORE, HE HAD TO JACK THE VEHICLE UP VERY HIGH IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE WATER TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE MOST LIKELY OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS 14 YEARS OLD. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, TH... Read more