1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
1 recalls — 24 complaints — 7 TSBs
10V525000 Oct 26, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC... Read more
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
TIRES
Mar 24, 2010
Incident date: Jul 19, 2009
1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURE, TIRE BLEW OUT. *BF MOLDING AROUND THE TIRE WAS BROKEN AND LOOSE, THE WATER TANK WAS PUNCTURED, AND DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE DRIVER STATED THE TIRES ON THE RV WERE NEW. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. # 10-0688-90. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 21, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) PLUMBING ON MY 1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CLASS A MOTOR HOME. MY SPECIFIC MODEL IS THE M34VP, THE THIRTY-FOUR FOOT LONG DIESEL PUSHER. THE COACH'S ONBOARD ELECTRICAL GENERATOR SET (GENSET) IS FUELED WITH LIQUID PROPANE FROM AN ONBOARD TANK. THE T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
Apr 21, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) PLUMBING ON MY 1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER CLASS A MOTOR HOME. MY SPECIFIC MODEL IS THE M34VP, THE THIRTY-FOUR FOOT LONG DIESEL PUSHER. THE COACH'S ONBOARD ELECTRICAL GENERATOR SET (GENSET) IS FUELED WITH LIQUID PROPANE FROM AN ONBOARD TANK. THE T... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
May 12, 2005
Incident date: May 5, 2005
1999 GM P32 CHASSIS MOTORHOME. AUTO APPLY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH PART NUMBER 15961566 LEAKED OUT TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE TO ENGAGE WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH AND THUS BRINGING THE MOTORHOME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, IN LEAKING, WAS SPRAYED OVER THE EX... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 5, 2005
MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED FOR THE EVENING & HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN SMELLED SMOKE. INSTANTLY PULLED THE POWER PLUG TO THE MOTOR HOME AND THEN INVESTIGATED. FOUND THE POWER SWITCH BOX HAD BLOWN UP. HAD TO HAVE A NEW ONE INSTALLED AND WHEN I DID WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO THIS TYPE POWER SWITCH ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Mar 5, 2005
MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED FOR THE EVENING & HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN SMELLED SMOKE. INSTANTLY PULLED THE POWER PLUG TO THE MOTOR HOME AND THEN INVESTIGATED. FOUND THE POWER SWITCH BOX HAD BLOWN UP. HAD TO HAVE A NEW ONE INSTALLED AND WHEN I DID WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS A LOT TO THIS TYPE POWER SWITCH ... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Jan 8, 2004
Incident date: Oct 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OF THE LEFT REAR DUAL TIRE.*MR FLYING TIRE DEBRIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AS IT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *PH *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, THAT ENGAGES WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO PARK. WHEN PARKING BRAKES GO OUT OF ADJUSTMENT IT DOESN'T HOLD AND VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD.*AK CONSUMER PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK TO SET THE BRAKE. WHEN HE AND HIS WIFE STARTED TO EXIT H... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, THAT ENGAGES WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO PARK. WHEN PARKING BRAKES GO OUT OF ADJUSTMENT IT DOESN'T HOLD AND VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD.*AK CONSUMER PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK TO SET THE BRAKE. WHEN HE AND HIS WIFE STARTED TO EXIT H... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Apr 10, 1999
TWO TIRES BLEWOUT WITHIN A TWO MONTHS PERIOD, BOTH BLOWOUTS OCCURED ON THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE INSIDE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE TIRE TREAD WAS UNDAMAGED BUT A HOLE WAS BLOWN IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE (GOODYEAR G159 UNISTEEL TIRE SIZE 245/70R19.5, LOAD RANGE F) *YH
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 24, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 1999
TWO TIRES BLEWOUT WITHIN A TWO MONTHS PERIOD, BOTH BLOWOUTS OCCURED ON THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE INSIDE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE TIRE TREAD WAS UNDAMAGED BUT A HOLE WAS BLOWN IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE (GOODYEAR G159 UNISTEEL TIRE SIZE 245/70R19.5, LOAD RANGE F) *YH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 5, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY ONLY WHEN CONSUMER TURNS THE WASH SPRAY BOTTON. DEALERSHIP IS AWRE OF PROBLEM.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
FILLING FUEL WILL STOP AT 3/4 TANK CAPACITY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 13, 1999
UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK. PUMP AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF STOPS ABOUT 3/4 OF CAPACITY. TO COMPLETE FILLING TANK REQUIRES CONTINUOUSLY RE-CLICKING PUMP 30-50 TIMES, EACH TIME A SMALL SQUIRT OF GAS ENTERS THE TANK. THIS CONTINUES UNTIL AN ADDITIONAL 10-15 GALLONS HAS BEEN PUMPED, SOMETIME LEADING TO GAS RUNNIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 13, 1999
UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK. PUMP AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF STOPS ABOUT 3/4 OF CAPACITY. TO COMPLETE FILLING TANK REQUIRES CONTINUOUSLY RE-CLICKING PUMP 30-50 TIMES, EACH TIME A SMALL SQUIRT OF GAS ENTERS THE TANK. THIS CONTINUES UNTIL AN ADDITIONAL 10-15 GALLONS HAS BEEN PUMPED, SOMETIME LEADING TO GAS RUNNIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Mar 2, 2000
WHEN FILLING FUEL, THE GAS NOZZLE STOPS AT ABOUT 3/4 FULL OF THE TANK CAPACITY. I COMPLAINT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASE MY MOTORHOME AND THEY SAID THAT THERE ARE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. FORD AND WINNEBAGO ARE POINTING FINGERS AT EACH OTHER AND THERE ARE NO SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. UNTIL N... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 22, 2000
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT, BUT RATHER A FOLLOWUP TO MY PREVIOUS REPORT ON MY FAILED NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR THAT I SUBMITTED ON 22 SEP. I COULD NOT FIND ANOTHER WAY TO CONTACT YOU EXCEPT FOR THIS COMPLAINT FORM. WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT NORCOLD RESPONDED PROMPTLY AND REPLACED THE COOLING UNIT IN MY RE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Aug 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE DASHBROAD. FIRE STOPPED AFTER TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER/ RADIO AND CB RADIO. FIRE WAS REPORTED TO MANUFACTURER. WINNEBAGO WAS TOWED TO MOORE'S TRAVEL TRAILERS IN N. RIDGEVILLE FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
May 19, 2000
RESTRICTION IN GAS FUEL LINE UPON FILLING GAS TANK CREATES ENORMOUS BACK PRESSURE SHUTTING THE GAS PUMP OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE GAS TANK IS 5/8 TO 3/4 FULL OF FUEL. SECONDLY, A SAFETY HAZARD EXIST IN THAT IF YOU REMOVE THE GAS CAP AFTER TANK HAS PRESSURIZED DURING OPERATION, THE BACK PRESSURE WILL CAUS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 19, 2000
RESTRICTION IN GAS FUEL LINE UPON FILLING GAS TANK CREATES ENORMOUS BACK PRESSURE SHUTTING THE GAS PUMP OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE GAS TANK IS 5/8 TO 3/4 FULL OF FUEL. SECONDLY, A SAFETY HAZARD EXIST IN THAT IF YOU REMOVE THE GAS CAP AFTER TANK HAS PRESSURIZED DURING OPERATION, THE BACK PRESSURE WILL CAUS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS MISALIGNED CAUSING IT TO APPEAR TO BE INT NEUTRAL WHEN IT IS ACTUALLY IN DRIVE. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 16, 1999
LIGHT WHICH INDICATES THEAT THE JACKS ARE DOWN WAS INOPERABLE. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Aug 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 22, 1999
ON A FORD CHASSIS SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE HOSE WHICH IS TOO LARGE FOR THE STRUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER. ALSO CAUSES EXTREME VIBRATION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Sep 29, 1998
LOCATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL IS 2 1/4 INCHES APART. WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOOT ALSO HITS THE GAS PEDAL. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 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.
7SB0079903X
Aug 6, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTELLITEC POWERLINE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *TT
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 1 | 24 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |