1996 Winnebago Adventurer problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer.
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- Ford F-Super Duty (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 6 of 12 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 1996 F-Super Duty
- Chevrolet Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 6 of 12 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Chevrolet for the 1996 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Winnebago recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Equipment #97V012000 · 1997 · 10,590 units
Problem: The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Equipment #10V525000 · 2010 · 18,461 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 14 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 1996 Adventurer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 1996 Winnebago Adventurer problems?
In 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is engine and engine cooling.