2009 Winnebago Adventurer Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2009 Winnebago Adventurer problems

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Service brakes, hydraulicReported June 18, 2012 · 63 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Winnebago industries (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 winnebago commercial vehicle model j38s, model year 2009 and 2010 adventurer motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2008, through september 9, 2011, and one 2009 itasca suncruiser motorhome built november 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes which when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freightliner custom chassis (fccc) will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy or owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 12V278000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 12, 2011 · 5 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 adventurer manufactured from may 14, 2009, through october 16, 2009, and certain model year 2009-2010 winnebago j38s commercial vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2008 through june 21, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Risk: The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dtna/freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. Please see dtna's safety defect report 10v‑178. Owners may contact the warranty campaigns department at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V217000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported October 26, 2010 · 18,461 vehicles affected

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

Seat beltsReported October 5, 2010 · 102 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 winnebago voyage and, itasca sunrise and, model year 2009-2011 winnebago adventurer and, itasca suncruiser motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." in a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle.
Risk: If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify ownes and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.

Recall number 10V471000 · Recall details

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Is the 2009 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 Winnebago Adventurer.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Winnebago Adventurer?

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How many recalls does the 2009 Winnebago Adventurer have?

4 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting and equipment.

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