2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
5 recalls, 4 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
09V113000 Apr 8, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.
Consequence
SHOULD THE WELD FAIL, THE PROPANE TANK CAN TIP OR FALL, POSSIBLY RELEASING PROPANE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITEA FIRE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY WELD THE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 800-537-1885.
08V419000 Aug 12, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2006-2008 ITASCA CAMBRIA, HORIZON, WINNEBAGO ACCESS, ADVENTURER, JOURNEY, MINNIE WINNIE, SIGNTSEER, TOUR, VECTRA, AND VOYAGE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
08V149000 Mar 28, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2006-2008 JOURNEY, VOYAGE, MY 2006-2007 SIGHTSEER, MY 2006 ADVENTURER, MINNIE WINNIE, MY 2007 ACCESS, TOUR, VECTRA, ITASCA CAMBRIA, AND MY 2007-2008 ITASCA HORIZON MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH T... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
06V250000 Jul 5, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE STEERING COULD BECOME LOOSE AT THE STEERING BOX DURING TIGHT STEERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6883 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 9, 2012
Incident date: Dec 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE FRACTURE ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN WELDED ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 21, 2009
Incident date: Aug 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE STOPPED AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKES THEY EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE WARNING ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO MECHANICS THAT COULD REPAIR THE BRAKES AND SHE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE A WORKHORSE CENTER MAKE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 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 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
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
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 (current) | 5 | 4 | |
| 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 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |