2008 Winnebago Adventurer recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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 SUFFICIENT.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: 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 DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-…
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 2008 ADVENTURER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 10V525000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-767-9101.
- 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
Summary: 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 SUFFICIENT.
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 DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. " THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
What could happen: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix: 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.
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 2008 ADVENTURER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 08V419000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-322-2884.
- 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 ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary: 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 A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
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.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
3. Visibility (wipers / glass)
What's wrong, in plain English: You may not be able to see the road clearly. ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
What could happen: INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WIPER LINKAGE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR TO THE PIVOT ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
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 2008 ADVENTURER.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07V370000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-641-585-3535.
- 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: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence: INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WIPER LINKAGE FROM THE WIPER MOTOR TO THE PIVOT ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
Notes: WINNEBAGO RECALL NO. 106. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2008 Winnebago Adventurer owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (3), Steering (1), Brakes (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Body / structure (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)
01/11/2018 · Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND INADVERTENTLY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V148000 (STEERING). THE MA…
08/22/2017 · Brakes
DRIVING A W22 CHASSIS WENT THRU THE MOUNTAINS IN ARIZONA AND WHEN ARRIVING AT THE CAMP SITE OFFICE AND DRIVING TO THE SITE DOWN A HILL BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PUMPED THE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME UP AND STOPPED THE MOTORHOME. WHEN THE MOTOR ENGINE IS OFF AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL A MOTOR RUNS AND THE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR.
09/02/2014 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN AND THE TWO WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE LINKED TOGETHER BY A LINKAGE BAR. INITIALLY I STOPPED THE RV AND MOVED THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER BACK ONTO THE WINDSHIELD AS IT HAD PUSHED OVER BEYOND THE WINDOW. I TURNED IT ON AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES IT DID IT AGAIN. I MADE SURE EVERYTHING WAS TIGHT ON THE CONN…
05/16/2010 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE ITS PURCHASE. WHEN DRIVING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS 50-65 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER OVER TRAVELS AND BECOMES LODGED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD PILLAR POST. WIPERS THEN LOCK UP AND BECOME USELESS. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THEY WILL DISLODGE AND RETURN TO THEIR CLOSED POSITION. THIS HAS HAPP…
12/01/2008 · Vehicle Speed Control
THIS RELATES TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ON A 2008 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 35A ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS IN A WAY THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ON NOVEMBER 30,2008, I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 10 IN ALABAMA WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65. AHEAD OF ME IN MY LANE WAS A STOPPED CAR. THERE WAS TRAFFIC IN THE LEFT LANE SO I COULD…
11/19/2008 · Body / structure
CONSUMER STATES THAT BOLTS SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT RIGHT ANGLE DRIVE WERE MISSING 2 NUTS THAT SECURE THE DRIVE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME ON 2008 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER LT. *NJ THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE RIGHT ANGLE GEAR BOX WAS MOVED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE COACH ONTO THE CHASSIS BECAUSE MARKS ON THE PAINT OF THE EXTENSION FRAME RAILS INDICATED THAT T…
10/25/2007 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
2008 ADVENTURER 38T WITH DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. CUSTOMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER GOT STUCK AND WOOD NOT WORK. CONSUMER ALSO SAID IT LETS WATER IN ON THE DRIVER DOOR ARMREST WITH ALL THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *KB THE TECHNICIAN WELDED AN EXTENSION ON THE WIPER ARM, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A PROPER WIPE PATTERN. THE…