1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
The 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), and Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, potentially affecting up to 10,590 vehicles.
Recall 97V012000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 10,590 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED REQUIRING A COMPLETE REBUILD TWICE JEOPARDIZING THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR .THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURE .THE DATA PLATE RATES THE REAR AXLE AT 12000 LBS. THE REAR AXLE [ A DANA 80] IS RATED AT 10,000 LBS . A LIKE PROBLEM EXISTED ON A FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME . IN THAT CASE THE MFG. WAS REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WITH ONE OVER PROPER CAPACITY REF. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V013000. ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM HAS SLIPPED THROUGH THE CRACKS THE MFG SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO AT THE VERY LEAST REPLACE THE REAR AXLE WITH ONE OVER THE CORRECT CAPACITY AS FLEETWOOD WAS REQUIRED TO DO. *TR UPDATED 03/19/10
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM STALLED ON THE FREEWAY WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER THE WARRANTY. *AK
AXLE ON THE MOTOR HOME (DANA 80) IS UNDERSIZED FOR WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BEARINGS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. MJS
Safety Rating for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
- 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER (current)
- 1993 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 4 complaints
- 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 7 complaints
- 1995 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 19 complaints
- 1996 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 15 complaints
- 1997 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 11 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO FORZA — 48 total complaints