1997 Winnebago Adventurer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer. Newest first.
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 potential fire. the response times of the sensor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
I had parked the vehicle in auto park in a gas station in anchorage ak. gotten out and went to the pumps, the vehicle began to roll. I raced around the vehicle and was able to get into the drivers seat and slammed on the brake; it stopped, releasing the brake it began to roll into traffic. The…
I had parked the vehicle in auto park in a gas station in anchorage ak. gotten out and went to the pumps, the vehicle began to roll. I raced around the vehicle and was able to get into the drivers seat and slammed on the brake; it stopped, releasing the brake it began to roll into traffic. The auto brake was not functioning. The auto brake light was now on. I drove it to soldotna ak where it cost me $800.00 to repair. the auto brake again failed this past summer; I did some research and learned that this system was discovered to become defective and that gm had changed the system because it failed. I have had two motor home salesmen tell me that my vehicle had a recall. I called gn and they said they have no record of a recall! the system as built IS domed to failure and IS danger to drivers who do not know the auto park brake can fail!!! . I have called gm and received no helpful information. *tr
- Parking brake
The vehicle would roll whether the park brake was used or not. the vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times, the emergency brake gear was replaced 3-4 times, but the problem continued. the consumer received a letter from chevrolet in january 2001 advising of park brake problems. *ak *scc *jb
- Parking brake
The park brake light illuminated and the vehicle would not shift into gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the park brake unit. *nlm ph *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicle was parked, engine running, when it started to roll backwards and hit another vehicle. No injuries, damage unknown at this time. Consumer unsure if emergency brake was applied.*ak
- Parking brake
Parking brakes doesn't hold as good as it should, advise r&r trans brake & inspected, adjust trans brake shoes, emergency brake cable & auto park cable.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Engine simply quit without warning, however it restarted fairly quickly each of the 6 or 7 times that it quit, on 11/25/00 the engine would not restart and had to be towed to a repair facility, which revealed that the fuel pump was inoperable, unit the pump attaches to showed indication of electronic shorting at the plug in area, fuel pump replaced. cj
- Unknown or other
Butane tank hangs below the body of the vehicle because it IS not a correct size. Yh
- Electrical system › Wiring
Fuel pump failed two times, second fuel pump failed due to faulty power line which resulted in pump fire.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine turned over, however would not start. qcaw
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare tire , located at extreme rear of 371/2 foot motorhome, dropped down 12 to 14 inches below the chassis before being discovered due to spare tire carrier hoist becoming loose prior to/after recall (97v-012). *ak
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Bolt and self-locking nut assembly holding tag axel to frame became loose on left side of motorhome.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251128Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 10226724Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593Service 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.
- 10199382Service 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.
- 10199381Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Every Winnebago Adventurer model year
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