1994 Winnebago Adventurer recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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.
What could happen: THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
The fix: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1994 ADVENTURER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 97V012000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Summary: 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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997.
NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
2. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 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.
What could happen: THIS SOLDER BRIDGE, WHEN COUPLED WITH A DEAD SHORTELSEWHERE IN THE SYSTEM, CAN RESULT IN CIRCUIT OVERLOAD, OVERHEATING, ANDEVEN FIRE, WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix: DETAILED TEST INSTRUCTIONS ARE BEING PROVIDED. IF A DEFECTIVE FUSE PANEL IS FOUND, A NEW REPLACEMENT PANEL WILL BE INSTALLED.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1994 ADVENTURER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 95E016005.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Summary: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MAGNETEK POWERCONVERTERS WHICH USE A DORAN MANUACTURING FUSE PANEL (SEE DORAN CAMPAIGNNO. 95E016).NOTE: IF THE FUSE PANELS ARE NOT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT DORAN AT 1-800-681-5424. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 1994 Winnebago Adventurer owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (2), Lights (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
09/15/2004 · Lights
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 FURTHE…
03/18/2002 · Fuel system
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
09/19/2000 · Wheels / tires
FIRST LETTER OF DOT CODE OBLITERATED 5 0F 7 ORIGINAL TIRES SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION( DOT NUMBER: (?) KEM TIRE SIZE: LT235R16 )
12/11/1997 · Suspension
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.
08/04/1997 · Equipment
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
02/27/1997 · Suspension
OWNER STATES THAT HE HAS PROBLEMS WITH HIS UPPER CONROL ARM AND THAT HE CAN CANNOT MAKE ANY AJUSTMENTS. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT AN AFTER MARKET PART HAD TO BE USED AND THIS COULD PRESENT A DANGER. *AK
05/17/1995 · Unknown Or Other
THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN SWITCH THAT OPERATES THE AUTOMATIC STEP. TT