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2020 Winnebago Adventurer problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Winnebago Adventurer.

4Winnebago recalls
1owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

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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

Electrical System #19V811000 · 2019 · 638 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System #20V019000 · 2020 · 212 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the heat coil does not disengage with the air conditioner, heat can increase inside the unit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure #24V826000 · 2024 · 11,982 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Exterior Lighting #26V177000 · 2026 · 1,446 units

Problem: 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."

Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

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Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2020 Winnebago Adventurer have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2020 Adventurer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2020 Winnebago Adventurer problems?

In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.