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. The federal safety agency 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
The worst 1992 Winnebago Adventurer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V012000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Water tank separation
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PE92061
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Winnebago Adventurer 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
- Fuel/water separator upgrade
What 1992 Winnebago Adventurer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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
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Questions about the 1992 Winnebago Adventurer
Is the 1992 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1992 Winnebago Adventurer, fewer than a typical Adventurer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Winnebago Adventurer?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1992 Winnebago Adventurer have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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