Tl* the contact owns a 2006 winnebago adventurer. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver side door control panel became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
The worst 2006 Winnebago Adventurer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls 5
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
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Winnebago is recalling 2,331 my 2002-2004 brave and itasca sunrise my 2005 2006 winnebago voyage, adventurer, itasca sunrise and suncruiser motor homes. The propane tank mounting bracket may have an incomplete or improper weld.
- Risk
- Should the weld fail, the propane tank can tip or fall, possibly releasing propane which has the potential to ignitea fire, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and properly weld the bracket free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 09V113000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V419000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on april 9, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.
Recall number 08V149000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers.
- Risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1‑877‑294‑6883 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 06V250000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Winnebago Adventurer 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 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 2006 Winnebago Adventurer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 winnebago adventurer rv. The contact stated that there was a large fracture on the frame. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised the contact that the frame had been welded onto the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 winnebago adventurer. The contact stated as she stopped and depressed the brakes they extended to the floor. The warning ABS lights illuminated and would not shut off. There were no mechanics that could repair the brakes and she was advised to have a workhorse center make the repairs. Contact is waiting for workhorse to tell her where a repair facility is located. The failure mileage was 13,400.
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Questions about the 2006 Winnebago Adventurer
Is the 2006 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2006 Winnebago Adventurer, fewer than a typical Adventurer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Winnebago Adventurer?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Winnebago Adventurer have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, diesel and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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