2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
The 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, potentially affecting up to 21,875 vehicles.
Recall 10V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 18,461 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 09V113000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,331 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 2,331 MY 2002-2004 BRAVE AND ITASCA SUNRISE MY 2005 2006 WINNEBAGO VOYAGE, ADVENTURER, ITASCA SUNRISE AND SUNCRUISER MOTOR HOMES. THE PROPANE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE OR IMPROPER WELD.
Consequence: SHOULD THE WELD FAIL, THE PROPANE TANK CAN TIP OR FALL, POSSIBLY RELEASING PROPANE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITEA FIRE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY WELD THE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 800-537-1885.
View full details →Recall 08V149000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 31 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2006-2008 JOURNEY, VOYAGE, MY 2006-2007 SIGHTSEER, MY 2006 ADVENTURER, MINNIE WINNIE, MY 2007 ACCESS, TOUR, VECTRA, ITASCA CAMBRIA, AND MY 2007-2008 ITASCA HORIZON MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."...
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
View full details →Recall 06V250000 — STEERING
| 1,021 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE STEERING COULD BECOME LOOSE AT THE STEERING BOX DURING TIGHT STEERING MANEUVERS.
Consequence: THIS STEERING CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WORKHORSE IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06V148000) AND WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-294-6883 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
View full details →Recall 08V419000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 31 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2006-2008 ITASCA CAMBRIA, HORIZON, WINNEBAGO ACCESS, ADVENTURER, JOURNEY, MINNIE WINNIE, SIGNTSEER, TOUR, VECTRA, AND VOYAGE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF...
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CONTROL PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CONTROL PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE FRACTURE ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME HAD BEEN WELDED ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. THE CONTACT STATED AS SHE STOPPED AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKES THEY EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE WARNING ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO MECHANICS THAT COULD REPAIR THE BRAKES AND SHE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE A WORKHORSE CENTER MAKE THE REPAIRS. CONTACT IS WAITING FOR WORKHORSE TO TELL HER WHERE A REPAIR FACILITY IS LOCATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,400.
Safety Rating for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
- 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 18 complaints
- 2002 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 22 complaints
- 2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 21 complaints
- 2004 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 32 complaints
- 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 8 complaints
- 2006 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER (current)
- 2007 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 4 complaints
- 2008 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 7 complaints
- 2009 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 0 complaints
- 2010 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 1 complaint
- 2011 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 6 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