Model year record

2000 Winnebago Winnebago recalls & problems

The 2000 Winnebago Winnebago has 1 safety recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints16filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentMar 20, 2001

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 01V0910043,632 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
Risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR 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	Typical mileage*
TiresTread/belt	7	25,331 mi
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system; Glass, side/rear	3	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Fan	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Pads; Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	2	—
Seats	1	—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch	1	—
Fuel system, otherDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 WINNEBAGO RIALTA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN HOT. HE DROVE TO A GAS STATION TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN AND ADDED FLUID. WHEN HE BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED ONCE MORE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE BLADES ON THE FAN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS THE WORK ORDER FROM THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,046.
Apr 6, 2005 · 32,046 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
DT: CONTACT STATES THE VACUUM HOSE/PIPING FROM THE POWER BRAKES TO THE ENGINE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE LOSE OF POWER BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE CONTACT WRAPPED THE END THAT WAS CRACKED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE, APPLIED PRESSURE AND TRIED TO PUT THE ENDS BACK TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER DID REPLACE THE HOSE/PIPING WITH A RUBBER MADE HOSE/PIPING. *NM
Jul 5, 2005
Visibility › Power window devices and controls
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS. THIS CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP, AND POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.....SIDE WINDOWS ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WERECLOWDED BETWEEN SEALED PANELS AND OBSTRUCTED VISION TO SIDE AND REARVIEW MIRROR. *AK
Jan 2, 2004
Equipment
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. THE REQUIRED REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED. *NM THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED BECAUSE THE MICROWAVE NUMBER WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE MICROWAVE OVEN TO START BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY USER INTERVENTION. *TC
Jun 10, 2004
Tires › Tread/belt
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DUAL FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE SEPARATED REMOVING THE PLUMBING FROM THE MOTORHOME. *NM PLUMBING COMPONENTS WERE RUN OVER BY A SEMI TRUCK WHICH WAS BEHIND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. OTHER DAMAGE WAS ALSO MADE BY THE SEPARATION OF THE TREAD. *TC
Sep 13, 2004 · 28,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V107000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FANS. CONSUMER ENDURED THE RECALL TWICE ALREADY, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THERE WAS ALSO AN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PAD DISINTEGRATED. *NM
Apr 27, 2004 · 44,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING REAR TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER.*AK
Aug 3, 2003
Tires › Tread/belt
THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE DUAL TIRE OF THE WINNEBAGO ITASKA SUNDANCER 2000. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRES LT225/75R16. TIRE REPLACED FOR THE AMOUNT OF $114.99. *JB *CB
May 19, 2003 · 15,642 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.