Winnebago Winnebago 1997
Model Winnebago made in 1997 by Winnebago got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, other and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, structure and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V208000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/01/1996 to 08/16/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 47 | 11/01/1996 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/25/1996 | 10/30/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The generator fuel supply hose located adjacent to the generator was not routed or clamped properly and could come in contact with the engine exhaust. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact can cause the hose to deteriorate and allow gas to be released which can cause a fire. this can result in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new fuel hose which will be rerouted and clamped away from the exhaust giving the hose adequate clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin duringnote: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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V225000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/07/1996 to 08/19/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 491 | 11/08/1996 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 11/05/1996 | 11/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat belt retractor located next to the driver and passenger seats will not allow the belt to be extended so that it can be used. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident, the vehicle driver or occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new seat belt assemblies in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description:class a motor homes.owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during november 1996.note:owners who take their motor home 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||||
| #68 | 02/14/1997 | 51322 | Recall 97v-012- winnebago industries, inc has determined that a defect exists in certain winnebago and itasca motor homes built between 1989 and 1997- the defect is in the spare tire carrier hoist system- during transit, the hoist compone | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 7SB0029805A | 01/09/1998 | 600569 | Bulletin contains awning installation instructions. *yc | 05/26/1998 | |
| 9705199709A | 05/19/1997 | 54166 | Replacement instructions for awing. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 9707119711A | 07/11/1997 | 54168 | Subject pertaining to national starch contact adhesive. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 9708089712A | 08/08/1997 | 54169 | Procedure on slide-out room emergency retraction. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 9704259708A | 04/25/1997 | 54174 | Instructions for the replacement of slide topper awnings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 9707039710A | 07/03/1997 | 54167 | Subject on sealing refrigerator service door jamb. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9705239715A | 05/23/1997 | 54176 | Technician repair information for shower/tub enclosure. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Lpg tank has to be moved due to poor design, problems with dragging on the ground. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/07/1998 | |||
| Rear tag axle broke. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 02/11/2009 | 48000 | ||
| Parking brake will not hold on a slight incline, including emergency brake. this is the winnebago adventurer rv motorhome which is not listed on your site that says make and model. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving at speed of 55 mph over a bump front end will begin to shimmy, causing loss of control. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 44000 | 2 | |
| Second firestone steeltex radial lt225/75r16 had a complete blow-out on outside right rear dual. first complaint # 10023970. the thread destroyed sewer compartment. *la | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling and without any indication cap came off wheel causing left rear inside tire tread to separate. *ak | |||
| 04/26/2003 | 20760 | 3 | 10/11/1999 |
| The right outside rear tire experienced tread separation, 20 miles later the right front tire blew out. the third incident the left inside rear tire experienced tread separation. *ts *jb | |||
| 08/07/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Out of the seven tires that came on this motorhome as new, five failed, the tread came off three and tread seperation started on two, we got stopped before the tread came off the last tires, i have five of the tires today (tiresize: 225/75/r16)( dot number: tire size: 225/75/r16 ) | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 05/11/1997 | |||
| The remote left mirror will not adjust high enough to allow drivers to see the rear. the right mirror will not adjust out far enough to allow drivers to see rear or side of vehicle. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling 65 mph right rear cap came off, causing tire to separate. *ak | |||