I had parked the vehicle in auto park in a gas station in anchorage ak. Gotten out and went to the pumps, the vehicle began to roll. I raced around the vehicle and was able to get into the drivers seat and slammed on the brake; it stopped, releasing the brake it began to roll into traffic. The auto brake was not functioning. The auto brake light was now on. I drove it to soldotna ak where it cost me $800.00 to repair. The auto brake again failed this past summer; I did some research and learned that this system was discovered to become defective and that gm had changed the system because it failed. I have had two motor home salesmen tell me that my vehicle had a recall. I called gn and they said they have no record of a recall! The system as built is domed to failure and is danger to drivers who do not know the auto park brake can fail!!! . I have called gm and received no helpful information.
The worst 1997 Winnebago Adventurer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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 1997 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 1997 Winnebago Adventurer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle would roll whether the park brake was used or not. The vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times, the emergency brake gear was replaced 3-4 times, but the problem continued. The consumer received a letter from chevrolet in january 2001 advising of park brake problems. *ak *scc
The park brake light illuminated and the vehicle would not shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the park brake unit. *nlm ph
Vehicle was parked, engine running, when it started to roll backwards and hit another vehicle. No injuries, damage unknown at this time. Consumer unsure if emergency brake was applied.
Parking brakes doesn't hold as good as it should, advise r&r trans brake & inspected, adjust trans brake shoes, emergency brake cable & auto park cable.
Engine simply quit without warning, however it restarted fairly quickly each of the 6 or 7 times that it quit, on 11/25/00 the engine would not restart and had to be towed to a repair facility, which revealed that the fuel pump was inoperable, unit the pump attaches to showed indication of electronic shorting at the plug in area, fuel pump replaced. Cj
Butane tank hangs below the body of the vehicle because it is not a correct size. Yh
Fuel pump failed two times, second fuel pump failed due to faulty power line which resulted in pump fire.
Spare tire , located at extreme rear of 371/2 foot motorhome, dropped down 12 to 14 inches below the chassis before being discovered due to spare tire carrier hoist becoming loose prior to/after recall (97v‑012).
Bolt and self-locking nut assembly holding tag axel to frame became loose on left side of motorhome.
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Questions about the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer
Is the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer, 2.8 times a typical Adventurer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
What year does the Winnebago Adventurer have bad brakes?
The Winnebago Adventurer model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (10 complaints), 2003 (10 complaints) and 2004 (10 complaints).
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