Winnebago Adventurer 1997

Model Adventurer made in 1997 by Winnebago got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
97V012000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 07/11/1988 to 09/12/1996V (Vehicle)1059001/31/1997MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.02/03/199702/06/1997
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThe spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. note: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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
06/23/19982
 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
202/01/1997
 Engine turned over, however would not start. qcaw
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
206/01/1997
 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
08/01/199806/01/1997
 Bolt and self-locking nut assembly holding tag axel to frame became loose on left side of motorhome.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
11/19/20002
 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
OTHER
102/03/2000
 Butane tank hangs below the body of the vehicle because it is not a correct size. yh
PARKING BRAKE
01/15/200017036512/01/1997
 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
03/15/200343500102/06/2001
 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
2204/28/1998
 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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
03/11/2002104/30/1997
 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

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ILBRADLEY60915MIRRIELELEES815 933 2251