1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
2 recalls — 7 complaints — 6 TSBs
97V012000 Feb 3, 1997
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Defect Description
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Consequence
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
95E016005 Oct 12, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
A SOLDER BRIDGE ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITHIN THE FUSE PANEL OF THE POWER CONVERTER PASSED UNDETECTED THROUGH A TEST FIXTURE AND BYPASSES THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS SOLDER BRIDGE, WHEN COUPLED WITH A DEAD SHORTELSEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM, CAN RESULT IN CIRCUIT OVERLOAD, OVERHEATING, ANDEVEN FIRE, WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DETAILED TEST INSTRUCTIONS ARE BEING PROVIDED. IF A DEFECTIVE FUSE PANEL IS FOUND, A NEW REPLACEMENT PANEL WILL BE INSTALLED.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
OWNER IS HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED THE OWNER TO THE FREIGHTLINER MANUFACTURER WHO REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CLEANED THE CONTACTS AND REMOVED THE STEERING WHEEL AND REPLACED THE CONTACTS IN THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
WHILE IN MOTION, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. UPON ACCELERATION, AFTER STOPPING, THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF HESITATION AND BUCKING. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP. CONSUMER HAD THE PUMP REPLACED AND IS REQUESTING A REIMBURSEMENT OF M... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 26, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
FIRST LETTER OF DOT CODE OBLITERATED 5 0F 7 ORIGINAL TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION( DOT NUMBER: (?) KEM TIRE SIZE: LT235R16 )
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 1, 1999
GAS SHOCK SYSTEM IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A U-SHAPED CLIP IS MADE FROM 1.5 INCH WIDE 0.125 INCH THICK MILD STEEL WHICH BROKE AT THE WELDS ALLOWING FOR THE SHOCKS TO COME APART AND GET JAMMED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Aug 4, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEB.97, AND CONTACTED THE DEALER 2 MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER ORDERED PARTS, BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY CANNOT GET PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. OWNER FAXED THE MANUFACTURER PERSONALLY, BUT STILL NO RESPONSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 19... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Feb 27, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS PROBLEMS WITH HIS UPPER CONROL ARM AND THAT HE CAN CANNOT MAKE ANY AJUSTMENTS. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT AN AFTER MARKET PART HAD TO BE USED AND THIS COULD PRESENT A DANGER. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 17, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1994
THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN SWITCH THAT OPERATES THE AUTOMATIC STEP. TT
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92061
Opened: Jul 2, 1992 — Closed: Jul 27, 1992
WATER TANK SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER across all model years (1992–2025).
117
Total Recalls
272
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — Year by Year
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| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 32 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 21 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 18 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 30 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 2 | 7 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |