1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
The 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, potentially affecting up to 18,386 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 →Recall 95E016005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 7,796 vehicles affected
Defect: A SOLDER BRIDGE ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITHIN THE FUSE PANEL OF THE POWER CONVERTER PASSED UNDETECTED THROUGH A TEST FIXTURE AND BYPASSES THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS SOLDER BRIDGE, WHEN COUPLED WITH A DEAD SHORTELSEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM, CAN RESULT IN CIRCUIT OVERLOAD, OVERHEATING, ANDEVEN FIRE, WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DETAILED TEST INSTRUCTIONS ARE BEING PROVIDED. IF A DEFECTIVE FUSE PANEL IS FOUND, A NEW REPLACEMENT PANEL WILL BE INSTALLED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OWNER IS HAVING A PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE WINNEBAGO MOTORHOME. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED THE OWNER TO THE FREIGHTLINER MANUFACTURER WHO REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND CLEANED THE CONTACTS AND REMOVED THE STEERING WHEEL AND REPLACED THE CONTACTS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
WHILE IN MOTION, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE. UPON ACCELERATION, AFTER STOPPING, THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF HESITATION AND BUCKING. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP. CONSUMER HAD THE PUMP REPLACED AND IS REQUESTING A REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES PAID. *JG
FIRST LETTER OF DOT CODE OBLITERATED 5 0F 7 ORIGINAL TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION( DOT NUMBER: (?) KEM TIRE SIZE: LT235R16 )
GAS SHOCK SYSTEM IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS A U-SHAPED CLIP IS MADE FROM 1.5 INCH WIDE 0.125 INCH THICK MILD STEEL WHICH BROKE AT THE WELDS ALLOWING FOR THE SHOCKS TO COME APART AND GET JAMMED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN FEB.97, AND CONTACTED THE DEALER 2 MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER ORDERED PARTS, BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY CANNOT GET PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. OWNER FAXED THE MANUFACTURER PERSONALLY, BUT STILL NO RESPONSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1997, RECALL NUMBER WAS 97V012. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7SB010-21-01Z — EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
- 1992 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 3 complaints
- 1993 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 4 complaints
- 1994 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER (current)
- 1995 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 19 complaints
- 1996 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 15 complaints
- 1997 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 11 complaints
- 1998 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 7 complaints
- 1999 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 24 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