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2008 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the passenger side windshield wiper may fail to operate properly.

Corrective Action

inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will install new wiper linkage from the wiper motor to the pivot assemblies. the recall began on august 31, 2007. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

2007 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2006 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Steering

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.

Corrective Action

without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. the fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. the recall began january 7, 2005. owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2005 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.

Corrective Action

this can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will relocate the roof vent. the recall began on september 9, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2005 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes built on 24,000-lb gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr)workhorse chassis with 235/80r22.5g xrv tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the motor homes were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire label.

Corrective Action

failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications and tire inflation recommendations can result in tire damage and vehicle instability, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct tire inflation information. if an owner desires, their dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 24, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.

2005 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assemblies.ø

Corrective Action

the seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2004 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.

Corrective Action

without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. the fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. the recall began january 7, 2005. owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2004 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, øseat belt assemblies.ø

Corrective Action

the seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2003 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.

Corrective Action

without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. the fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. the recall began january 7, 2005. owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

2003 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.

Corrective Action

this can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will relocate the roof vent. the recall began on september 9, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2003 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 25, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

2002 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 25, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

2001 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the lpg line. owner notification began april 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2001 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2001 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes built on a workhorse chassis. the black pipe supplying liquid propane (lp) gas to the furnace was not long enough, which could cause the copper line that is connected to this pipe to come in contact with the end of the leaf spring of the suspension.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the copper line may get damaged and over time, a leak could develop which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the black pipe and replace the lp line. owner notification began august 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2001 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 25, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

2000 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. the copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.

Corrective Action

if this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-route the lpg line. owner notification began april 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2000 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

2000 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Corrective Action

serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

2000 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Warning

Consequence of Defect

certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.

Corrective Action

in some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 25, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

1998 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motor homes. a liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. the elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.

Corrective Action

lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.

Recall Notes

dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.

1997 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1996 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1995 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning.

Recall Notes

detailed test instructions are being provided. if a defective fuse panel is found, a new replacement panel will be installed.

1995 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1994 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this solder bridge, when coupled with a dead shortelsewhere in the system, can result in circuit overload, overheating, andeven fire, without warning.

Recall Notes

detailed test instructions are being provided. if a defective fuse panel is found, a new replacement panel will be installed.

1994 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1993 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

1992 Winnebago Adventurer

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.