Front brake caliper on right side began to lock up and drag during stop and go traffic. Once we cleared the heavy congestions caliper kept dragging causing brake pads and rotor to over heat and begin grabbing when brakes were applied. Left front heated up some but not to the same level of concern. Needed to stop at road side rest for 4 hrs to cool down enough to drive to a safe place. Was eventually informed a safety recall had been issued in june 2012 for this particular problem. Winnebago denies any responsibility claiming total fault that of ford motor co..... Updated 09/30/15
The worst 2011 Winnebago Adventurer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
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- Body2
- Brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 winnebago and itasca motor homes built on a ford f-53 chassis. The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- Risk
- An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the prndl cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1‑641‑585‑6939.
Recall number 12V057000 · Recall details
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
Seat belts
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Winnebago Adventurer 8
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.
- Winnebago: repair procedure for a binding travel lock motor
What 2011 Winnebago Adventurer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The full wall slide on my motor home retracted without any input. I pushed the extend button and it fully extended. After about 2 minutes it fully retracted without any human input. Then after sitting with the system turned off for a few days, I turned it on and waited to see if it would retract. Nothing happened so after waiting 20 minutes I pressed the retract button and nothing happened. After 3 minutes while leaning on the galley cabinet it again began to retract on its own. This slide is over 27 feet long and has the potential to cause bodily harm as it retracts into the main cabin. There is a warning label on the control panel stating that fact. To have this system malfunction in this manner really is dangerous and needs to be addressed to insure no one get hurt. *tr updated 03/25/14
2 of 4 bolts securing rear anti-sway bar have worked loose. This allows the motor home to sway excessively during wind gust, or when being passed by larger trucks, which could result in lose of control of vehicle. It appears that this is a common problem on the f53 chassis, based on chassis forum comments I found on a rv network, (irv2.net).
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Questions about the 2011 Winnebago Adventurer
Is the 2011 Winnebago Adventurer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2011 Winnebago Adventurer, fewer than a typical Adventurer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Winnebago Adventurer?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Winnebago Adventurer have?
3 recalls, covering power train, equipment and seat belts.
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