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2005 Winnebago Adventurer Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Winnebago Adventurer has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2005 Winnebago Adventurer owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer, describing incidents dated April 15, 2005 to December 15, 2016.

Most-cited components

Equipment 3 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10937673 · Filed December 27, 2016
CONCERNING RECALL 51101-C. THE DEALERS ARE TELLING ME THE ONLY THING COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL IS THE CALIPERS, EVEN THOUGH BECAUSE OF THE CALIPERS, THE ROTORS ARE ALSO DAMAGED. AND THE ABS SENSOR IS MELTED. JUST WONDERING WHAT YOUR INTERPRETATION OF THIS RECALL IS. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. [XXX]…
ODI #10870072 · Filed May 20, 2016
APRIL, 2016, RV PARKED AND PROPANE COULD BE SMELLED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM A CRACKED WELD ON A 2009 MANCHESTER TANK MODEL 68129, WINNEBAGO # 144116-01-000. THIS 2009 TANK WAS A REPLACEMENT FOR A 2005 TANK, SAME WINNEBAGO #, THAT WAS INSTALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER…
ODI #10417020 · Filed August 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS A STILL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS…

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REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #10V525000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2010 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 18,461 vehicles

Owners notified December 15, 2010

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

PROPANE TANK BRACKET

NHTSA #09V113000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 8, 2009 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,331 vehicles

Winnebago campaign 112 · Owners notified May 5, 2009 · Vehicles built November 5, 2001 – April 27, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THE WELD FAIL, THE PROPANE TANK CAN TIP OR FALL, POSSIBLY RELEASING PROPANE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITEA FIRE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY WELD THE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 800-537-1885.

Notes

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 112.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR ROOF VENT RELOCATION

NHTSA #05V407000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported September 14, 2005 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,367 vehicles

Winnebago campaign 96 · Owners notified September 9, 2005 · Vehicles built May 2, 2002 – August 12, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE ROOF VENT FOR THE OPTIONAL 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS INCORRECTLY LOCATED.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN ALLOW EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OI VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ROOF VENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.

Notes

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 96.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REPLACE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #05V077000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 2, 2005 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 228 vehicles

Winnebago campaign 94 · Owners notified March 24, 2005 · Vehicles built November 24, 2003 – December 28, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON 24,000-LB GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR)WORKHORSE CHASSIS WITH 235/80R22.5G XRV TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE MOTOR HOMES WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRE LABEL.

Safety consequence

FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION INFORMATION. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.

Notes

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 94.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

WINNEBAGO/CROSSMEMBER CLEARANCE/FUEL LINE

NHTSA #04V609000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 2004 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,538 vehicles

Winnebago campaign 93 · Owners notified January 7, 2005 · Vehicles built August 6, 2003 – September 3, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A 20,700 GVWR OR GREATER WORKHORSE CHASSIS, THERE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE IN THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL LINE CROSSES THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER.

Safety consequence

WITHOUT CLEARANCE, A CONDITION COULD DEVELOP WHERE THE CROSS MEMBER MAY WEAR INTO THE FUEL LINE AND A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTOR HOMES BY PROVIDING CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND FRAME CROSS MEMBER. THE FUEL LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.

Notes

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 93. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

WINNEBAGO/AMSAFE/SEAT BELTS

NHTSA #04V608000 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2004 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 6,201 vehicles

Winnebago campaign 92 · Owners notified November 29, 2004 · Vehicles built September 8, 2003 – April 30, 2004 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Safety consequence

THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.

Notes

WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 92.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer.

Service Brakes

ODI #10937673

Incident: December 15, 2016 · Filed: December 27, 2016

CONCERNING RECALL 51101-C. THE DEALERS ARE TELLING ME THE ONLY THING COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL IS THE CALIPERS, EVEN THOUGH BECAUSE OF THE CALIPERS, THE ROTORS ARE ALSO DAMAGED. AND THE ABS SENSOR IS MELTED. JUST WONDERING WHAT YOUR INTERPRETATION OF THIS RECALL IS. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Unknown or Other

ODI #10870072

Incident: April 9, 2016 · Filed: May 20, 2016

APRIL, 2016, RV PARKED AND PROPANE COULD BE SMELLED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM A CRACKED WELD ON A 2009 MANCHESTER TANK MODEL 68129, WINNEBAGO # 144116-01-000. THIS 2009 TANK WAS A REPLACEMENT FOR A 2005 TANK, SAME WINNEBAGO #, THAT WAS INSTALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V113000 FOR A CRACKED WELD WITH LEAKING PROPANE. WINNEBAGO ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE AND MANCHESTER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS TANK. THE NEWEST TANK IS A 2015 MANCHESTER TANK SAME MODEL AND WINNEBAGO # AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. THIS TANK IS ONLY SUPPORTED BY TWO BRACKETS, ONE AT THE END AND ONE MIDWAY, AND NONE AT THE FRONT FOR A TANK THAT WEIGHS OVER 100# AND HOLDS 24 GALLONS OF PROPANE. THE TANK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR AXLE WHERE IT IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT VIBRATION WHILE IN MOTION. THE LACK OF ADEQUATE SUPPORT AND STRONG ENOUGH WELD SUBJECTS THE WELD FOR FAILURE.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10417020

Incident: July 18, 2011 · Filed: August 4, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS A STILL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE AUTO PARK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000. UPDATED 09/02/11*LJ UPDATED 2/22/12 *CN

Electrical System

ODI #10371604

Incident: October 7, 2010 · Filed: December 17, 2010

THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND WE COULD NOT TELL THE MILLAGE NOR WHAT GEAR WE WERE IN. THIS IS DEFINITLY A SAFETY CONCERN AS ONE CAN THINK THEY WERE IN DRIVE AND REALLY BE IN REVERSE

Equipment

ODI #10370007

Incident: April 15, 2005 · Filed: December 8, 2010

2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN HIS MOTORHOME HAS GONE OUT TWICE AND HE PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. HE PHONED NORCOLD AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM. HE HAS NOT BEEN REIMBURSED YET. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY THE RV WAS PURCHASED, IT NEVER DID COOL THE WAY IT SHOULD HAVE. ON JULY 26, 2007 THE COOLING FANS WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND TIME IT FAILED, AMMONIA WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE UNIT AND WHEN HE TURNED IT ON PROPANE, IT MADE A POPPING SOUND, SO HE IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE PROPANE OFF AT THE MAIN TANK AND UNPLUGGED THE UNIT.*JB

Equipment

ODI #10368701

Incident: November 8, 2010 · Filed: December 2, 2010

RECALL SERVICE FOR NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR INSTALLED IN 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTORHOME. RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED NOV. 10. 2010 FROM NORCOLD. I CALLED MY SERVICE/DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. TODAY THEY INFORMED ME THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY, 2011. I CALLED NORCOLD AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND WOULD BE SHIPPED ABOUT DEC. 13TH. I FEEL THIS IS COMPLETELY WRONG THAT I HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG TO GET SOMETHING REPAIRED THAT THEY SOLD AS BEING OK. NOW THEY SAY IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. WE HAVE BEEN USING THIS FOR OVER FIVE YEARS AND THEY ARE JUST NOW TELLING US IT IS DANGEROUS? ALSO, WE HAVE RESERVATIONS TO GO TO FLORIDA THAT WERE MADE LONG BEFORE WE GOT THE RECALL. I CALLED IMMEDIATELY TO GET IT REPAIRED AND IT IS NOW GOING TO BE TWO OR THREE MONTHS BEFORE I CAN USE THE REFRIG AND THAT MEANS I CAN'T USE THE MOTORHOME TO GO TO FLORIDA AND STAY FGOR THE WINTER. WHY HAS THIS BEEN ALLOWED TO DRAG OUT SO LONG AND WHY CAN'T REPAIRS BE DONE IN A MORE TIMELY FASHION? *TR

Equipment

ODI #10136700

Filed: September 2, 2005

2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MODEL 35A DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE BURNER STAYING LIT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE BURNER FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER WOULD NOT STAY LIT. WHEN THE TANK WA LIT THE BURNER REMAINED ON UNTIL THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE OUTSIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR. AT THAT TIME THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR THE FLAME SMOTHER OUT. THE TANK WOULD LIGHT AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN GO OUT AGAIN. THE A/C PULLS 22-24 AMPS OF BUT THE UNIT IS ON EQUIPPED FOR ONLY 30 AMP SERVICE WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE USE OF OTHER APPLIANCES WITHOUT PUTTING SHUTTING DOWN COMPRESSOR 2 AND PUTTING THE FAN ON LOW. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE UNIT SHOULD HAVE 50 AMP SERVICE TO ACCOMMODATE THE FEATURES FURNISHED. *NM

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