Winnebago Winnebago 1973-2002

Model Winnebago made by Winnebago got 19 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (steering).

Car model


Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7SB0070302A01/24/2003100014672003 l, p and q series motorhomes may trip the gfci protected outlet when the shore cord is plugged in. *tt05/09/2003
7SB0070102A10/20/2000618678Subject regarding noise diagnostics for coaches equipped with the deluxe sound system. *tt04/20/2001
7SB0099903A07/09/1999607532Information on magnetek converter warranty exchange. *tt09/28/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
09-84-03J04/01/198409-83-01J72214Unknown11/01/1995
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
7SB0120305A05/22/200310002819Jack retraction information for 305/310/325/610/625 leveling systems. *tt09/24/2003
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
7SB0140807A05/20/200810025267New weight label (cargo carrying capacity). *pe07/23/2008
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE
7SB0049901A10/02/1998602696Service bulletin on ignition module board. *yc01/07/1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
7SB0059901A10/02/1998602694Concerns with holding tank odor in coach. *yc01/07/1999
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
04239304/01/199339572Steering centering on vectra model 35rq spartan diesel chassis. *tw11/01/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY
955002/06/200310001432Hwh-02 hose replacement used on certain winnebago/hwh room extension systems. *tt05/05/2003
7SB0020204A03/29/2002631198Customers may complain of a whistling noise from the grille, a redesigned grille is available for winnebago sightseer and itasca sunova motor homes built before 01-18-02. *tt05/21/2002
7SB0029601A09/01/199546427Roofs cracked by parking the coaches beneath overhead space heaters in the service garage and/or showroom. the concentrated extreme heat caused an area of the foam insulation in the roof to melt. the roof skin then sagged into the depressi04/25/1996
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7SB0149903B10/02/1998605387Subject on revised warranty policy and procedure. *tt06/28/2000
7SB0109902Z11/13/1998602674Subject on replacing roof racks and ladders. *yc01/06/1999
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
13090009/13/2000621692Service manual regarding rvp model 6535 package heat pumps and 6636 package air conditioners installed in winnebago energy management system. *tt09/28/2001
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
7SB0099905A08/20/1999611301Electronic accessories warranty/service list.06/02/2000
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
012080201/23/200810024109Windshield replacement procedure -- models affected: all a-body motor homes with two-piece windshields. model year unknown. *nj03/10/2008
WHEELS
0199504M05/01/199543004Description of how to install valve extentions and modify wheel liners. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE89009WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/26/198802/27/1989POWER STEERING HOSE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11/13/20041
 There was an electrical fire. vehicle completely burned down. fire department declared the fire to have been caused by an electrical short. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
12/13/19953
 Water pump failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
12/13/19953
 Anti freeze hose blew out, causing loss of anti-freeze.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1
 There was a recall on the engine of this motor home, the dealer went out of business. *yd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
12/13/19953
 Exhaust system replaced four times.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
01/01/19011
 Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers check engine light flashed on, because the air filter was full of water, due to the air cleaner systems inability to keep the water out. it appeared to be a safety hazard because the engine could shut down completely. the consumer requested ways to have this problem rectified. *cb *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
12/13/19953
 Exhaust manifold failed, causing fumes to leak into driving area.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
03/27/20041
 The problem indicated in the microwave oven circuit recall 03e0444000 occurred after the recall repairs were performed. consumer contacted the manufacturer whose resolution was to cut the cord and send the serial # to them and they will send the consumer a replacement microwave, in which the consumer has to find a repair shop to install it into their motor home. *ak samsung microwave/model# mr6699gb serial# 71mr5000044p *sc *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/16/200325184102/06/2001
 The owner noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic indicated that the fuel line ruptured and would need to be repaired. *ak there was a gas odor when the vehicle was in motion. the leak had come from a short neoprene hose which lead to the tank to the engine. *scc *jb (winnebago rialta 2000)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03/17/20031
 The recall repair failed on the lpg tank, the tank did not stay tight to hold the lpg tank. (winnebago itasca 2000) *jb
SEATS
1
 Consumer states that the driver can't see the speedometer due to the height of the seat, while driving. the manufacturer has been notified. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
04/19/2002106/01/1996
 Front brake rotors cracked down the middle. *ak as consumer was pulling into the lot, a noise was heard in the left front wheel as the brakes were being applied. consumer took vehicle to have the brakes checked and was informed the brakes had to be ordered and even the new brakes would not last 25,000 miles on this vehicle. *jg
SUSPENSION
11/22/20031
 The hydraulic system failed. *nm hydraulic system generally included air suspension, circuit system, pump, pistons, and hydraulic and air leaks. *tc
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04/01/19961
 Over gross vehicle weight on front axle.
TIRES
08/01/20043
 Firestone steeltex tires came apart on winnebago motorhome. *mr (vehicle was built on a ford chassis equipped with six firestone steeltex tires) two of these tire had shortly blew out. one tire was replaced under goodwill but they would not replace the other. *sc jb
01/01/19011
 Firestone tires that need to be recalled for replacement.*mr 225x75x16 e (dot vdil 1x). *cb
TIRES - SIDEWALL
12/04/20001
 One of the tires is cracking in the area around and closet to rim, michelen tubless radial x, dot # fwwy ad 1x396, 7.50 r 16x psr/b. cj
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
01/21/2002284003
 The left front tire tread on the consumer's 1997 winnebago separated while driving. the consumer experienced two other firestone tire failures. *nm the consumer believed the tires were defective. *jb

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