NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Winnebago Adventurer

The 2020 Winnebago Adventurer has 4 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2020 Winnebago Adventurer. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

NHTSA #26V177000

Reported March 23, 2026 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 203.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NHTSA #24V826000

Reported November 6, 2024 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Free 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA #20V019000

Reported January 15, 2020 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

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.

Free 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 SYSTEM

NHTSA #19V811000

Reported November 13, 2019 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

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.

Free 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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