2006 Winnebago Adventurer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2006 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Electrical system · Structure › Body › Door
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
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 failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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 the repairs. Contact IS waiting for workhorse to tell her where a repair facility IS located. The failure mileage was 13,400.
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.
- 10252834Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 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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