Model year record

2002 Winnebago Adventurer recalls & problems

The 2002 Winnebago Adventurer has 2 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints18filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 26, 2010

Equipment

Recall 10V52500018,461 vehicles

Problem: 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 ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
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.
Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulicFeb 21, 2003

Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Recall 03V0600008,532 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Exterior lightingTail lights; Headlights	4	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Caliper; Brake fluid low warning › Lamp	4	1	13,250 mi
Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring	2	0	—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear	2	0	—
Service brakes, airDisc › Caliper; Antilock	2	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly	1	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system	1	0	—
SuspensionFront › Shock absorber	1	0	—
StructureBody	1	0	—
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer	1	0	—
Vehicle speed control	1	0	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
PREVIOUS RECALL FROM WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS WAS FOR THE BRAKE CALIPERS HANGING UP AFTER A PROLONGED STORAGE OF THE MOTOR HOME (RV). THIS RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE IN A TIMELY MANNER. I HAD TO PUT MY MOTOR HOME IN FOR SCHEDULED AND UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. A WHEEL SEAL HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE WHEEL SEAL PROBLEM, THE AUTHORIZED WINNEBAGO DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT DISCOVERED THAT THE NEW BRAKE CALIPERS HAD STUCK AGAIN, THUS OVERHEATING THE BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE ROTORS. THE ROTORS ARE GLAZED AND HAVE HEAT STRESS CRACKS. *TR
Jun 18, 2014 · 30,845 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS HAVING BRAKING FAILURES AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V060000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING). THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE BRAKE PADS BURNED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A SECOND RECALL OR AN EXPANSION OF THE FIRST YET THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE CALIBERS ON THE CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Feb 14, 2006 · 19,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTOR HOME. THE BRAKE CALIPER IS STICKING DRAGGING AND OVER HEATS ON THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKES. A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE BUT WORK HORSE STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND THIS WAS FROM 2004. HE CONSTANTLY RECEIVES RECALL NOTICE BUT WHEN HE CALLS THEY STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN AS YET. THE BRAKES HAVE NOT BEEN REPAIRED SINCE THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE. THE WORK HORSE CHASSIS WAS CONTACTED STATING THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS IN TO REPAIR. THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND INFORMS HIM TO CALL WORK HORSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Jun 10, 2004 · 56,000 miles
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DUAL PANE WINDOWS ABNORMALLY FOG, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES HER VISIBILITY. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,000. UPDATED 6/22/09 *CN UPDATED 06/25/09.*JB
May 29, 2009 · 38,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling
2002 WINNEBAGO RV WITH FORD V10 ENGINE BLOW A SPARK PLUG ON HIGHWAY 17 ON A DANGEROUS ROAD. HAD TO BE TOWED. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF VAPORS ARE IGNITED. *TR
May 16, 2009 · 43,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE BRAKES, FLUSHED IT, AND ADDED NEW BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKES. IN 2008, THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. CURRENTLY, THERE IS FLUID COMING OUT OF THE BRAKES AND LEAKING ONTO THE TIRES AND WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SERVICE STATION AND THE PADS AND EVERYTHING ELSE DEALING WITH BRAKE SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE…
Jun 19, 2004 · 3,000 miles
Vehicle speed control
RECALL OF PART [SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH] ON A FORD MOTOR USED IN A 2002 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME. RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER 2007. TO DATE THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AS THE PART HAS BEEN UNAVAILABLE. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP/SERVICE WAS CONTACTED, INSURANCE CARRIER CONTACTED, DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME CONTACTED, AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL RV DEALERS (WHO WERE UNAWARE SUCH A PROBLEM EXISTED. WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE MOTORHOME UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED, WHICH CAN'T BE FIXED UNTIL THE PART IS SHIPPED TO LOCAL FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. *TR
Oct 15, 2007
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL SENSOR, CALIPER, AND BRAKE PADS. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE DEALER STATED FOUND THAT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS RUBBING A/C COMP. UPDATED 09/28/07 *TR
Jul 1, 2006 · 46,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.