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2020 Winnebago Adventurer Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Winnebago Adventurer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Winnebago Adventurer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Winnebago Adventurer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Winnebago Adventurer, describing incidents dated February 24, 2025.
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ODI #11644796 · Filed
The front grill fell off the vehicle while driving. I was actually in the process of bringing it to a service center to have the hood bracket reattached. I had also fell off and is currently subject of a recall (NHTSA campaign number 24v826000). I was able to retrieve the grill and on inspecting the…
Inadequate Turn Signal Luminosity/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V177000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2026 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,446 vehicles
Repair completion: 14.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 203 · Owners notified May 8, 2026
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017 Brave, 2019 Itasca Sunova, 2019-2022 Adventurer, and 2022 Sunstar motorhomes. The front turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 203.
Hood Mounting Brackets May Detach
NHTSA #24V826000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 2024 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 11,982 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 192, 197, 198 · Owners notified January 31, 2025
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Safety consequence
A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Heat Coil May Not Disengage with A/C
NHTSA #20V019000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2020 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 212 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 161 · Owners notified February 6, 2020 · Vehicles built February 4, 2019 – December 19, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020 Adventurer motorhomes. When using 30 AMP service, the heat coil may not disengage when the Power Control System (PCS) calls to stop the air conditioner power.
Safety consequence
If the heat coil does not disengage with the air conditioner, heat can increase inside the unit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install a blocking diode at the air conditioner unit, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 161.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Electrical Connector Incorrectly Mounted to Floor
NHTSA #19V811000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 13, 2019 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 638 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign recall #160 · Owners notified December 10, 2019 · Vehicles built July 21, 2016 – October 21, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.
Safety consequence
If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 160.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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