We purchased an rv from arizona rv outlet 5 weeks ago that had some terrible brake issues, there was a minor fire from brake issues. They claimed to have gone through the vehicle with a fine tooth comb.*ak this is a safety issue. They have refused to help us and even further, we paid for a 4 year bumper to bumper warranty through them and they never submitted the payment or information to the service company so we can get any repairs paid for. We had a tire blow not 60 miles from their lot that broke a leveler and they offered no help on that either.
The worst 1996 Winnebago Adventurer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 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 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.
What 1996 Winnebago Adventurer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle's fan belt failed. This caused the power steering and power brakes to become inoperative. Please provide additional information.
On my 1996 winnebago motor home (34 feet) (16,000 gvw) I lost the "serpentine fan belt" while traveling at 65 MPH on interstate 81 in virginia. This caused a loss of my power steering , and I lost my power brakes! It was a little difficult to steer the vehicle but it was virtually impossible to stop the vehicle. I am over 6 feet tall and weigh more than 200 pounds but no matter how hard I pushed on the brake pedal it still took over 500 feet to finally stop. There were no injuries, no damages.
The driver said, "there was a strong smell of hot brake fluid". He could hear the brake fluid boiling while inside of motor home". As a result, the brakes had to be pumped in order to stop.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle overheated. There was no reverse while shifting the gear. *ak when attempted to reverse, nothing happened. The transmission was rebuilt. The problem recurred after the repair. (the vehicle cooled for 30 minutes, then the reverse functioned) *scc
I purchased a 1996 winnebago adventurer rv with 16,209 miles on the odometer. The second time that I used the vehicle, the reverse did not work after it had been running. I took it to a repair facility and there is a tek tip, from toledo trans-kit, which illustrates the problem. "transmission has good reverse until the unit reaches full operating temperature. Primarily after substained highway speeds, the cause has been traced to the use of short lip seals on the direct drum piston causing the direct clutch not to apply when reverse is selected. This is for the thm 4l80-e/4l80-ehd transmission built by chevrolet. I wrote to winnebago and they referred me to chevrolet. Chevrolet said the warranty was not valid anymore and they did not offer any assistance ((jim slain-25 march 2003).
Exhaust manifold cracked six times. Dealer has repaired vehicle each time.*ak the dealer repaired all six failures as charging the consumer. Also fumes get into the motor home causing sickness to consumer and family. Valve cover gasket is leaking.
Vehicle had a fuel leak and fumes due to a hole in the fuel line. Ford was contacted and was not aware of the problem. Winnebego was also contacted and was not aware of the problem. Several attempts made to find the problem within 1 year time frame.
Want to know if their any recalls on this make, model,year, etc?
Vehicle very unstable when both tanks (water and gas) are filled due to design flaw.
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Questions about the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer
Is the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer, 3.5 times a typical Adventurer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1996 Winnebago Adventurer have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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