Winnebago Adventurer brake failure problems

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · AZ

Driving a w22 chassis went thru the mountains in arizona and when arriving at the camp site office and driving to the site down a hill brake pedal went to the floor. Pumped the pedal and the brake pedal came up and stopped the motorhome. When the motor engine is off and stepping on the brake pedal a motor runs and the pedal goes almost to the floor.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 winnebago adventurer. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the gauges failed to function and the lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate. In addition, the power steering failed and the brakes failed to respond. The brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. As a result the parking brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuses, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 95e016005 (electrical system). The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 6, 2011 · Brakes · 43,500 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 winnebago adventurer. While driving approximately 5 MPH with the gear in reverse, the brake pedal dropped to the floor board. The contact exit the vehicle and noticed fluid leaking from the brake line. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the brake line and noticed that it was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 03v060000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 43,500. Updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer stated the reservoir was empty and no warnings illuminated on the dashboard indicating there was a problem. A cable was rubbing against another line and another section had corrosion, which caused the brake failure. Updated 08/04/11

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Brakes · 9,314 miles · VA · crash

There have been repeated attempts to repair the ABS system on my class a motorhome,since the time of purchase, including 1 manufacturer recall on the ABS system and 2 recalls on the hydraulic brakes. I have completed all of the recall orders and also had intermittent inspections on the brakes. This morning I had an accident due to a brake failure. The brake pedal went to the floor without slowing the vehicle and I went through a stop sign, across a state highway, over an incline and through a fence.

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Brakes · GA

Consumer writes to complain against workhorse, the builder of the chassis on his 2007 winnebago adventurer, motor home *tgw the consumer stated the safety recall was unsatisfactory. The consumer stated the right rear brake overheated and there was a smell of smoke and the ABS and brake light illuminated. There was a loss of braking and brake fluid loss from the master cylinder. Workhorse only authorized two calipers to be replaced and one rotor repair. No pads were covered. The hot and smoking right rear brake which were badly worn and the rotors scoured were not covered in the recall. The consumer had to pay for the additional repairs. The consumer did not give the model of the workhorse chassis.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · FL

This is in reference to safety recall 50901-c an interim notice from workhorse custom chassis. My motorhome is involved in this recall. I experienced brake problem (over heating) returning from a trip to virginia in september 2009. I was able to get home without major problems. The motorhome was repaired with like parks (subject to failure) paid for by workhorse. Workhorse has been aware of this problem going on two years and claims to be having problems obtaining parts. In the mean time I am reluctant to use my rv for fear of brake failure again. I have spoke with reps from workhorse and they keep telling me that parts will be available soon (first it was late summer then fall or late winter and now they tell me it may spring). It seems to me that they are stalling and in the mean time I am unable (because of brake failure concerns) to use my rv. Respectfully request that someone look into this matter.

Filed Jan 25, 2009 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · FL

My 2003 winnebago adventurer 38g with workhorse chassis had a rear brake failure that was identical to brake failures covered by a workhorse recall through the 2002 models. After considerable correspondence with workhorse & finally with winnebago, workhorse reluctantly agreed to pay 1/2 of the cost. On january 19, 2009, the front brakes failed on this same motor home. I am now looking at over $2,000 in repairs. It is suppose to be completed by coggin chevrolet at the avenues, jacksonville, fl. On monday, january 26, 2009. Miraculously, we were only about 5 miles from coggin when the front brakes failed. They otherwise would have caught on fire prior to getting to coggin. The front brakes were so hot that the brake sensors were melted. The coggin (workhorse) mechanic said this has happened on other 2003 winnebago adventurer 38g motor homes.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Brakes · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 winnebago adventurer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance because it was skipping. While the dealer was test driving the vehicle, the brakes failed and the drum increased to over 60 degrees. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The engine size, speed, number of cylinders, mileages, and powertrain were unknown.

Filed Sep 5, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 10,200 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 workhorse chassis. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed and became stuck. The contact was forced to downshift in order to decelerate and come to a complete stop. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced all the rear brakes, however, the failure recurred five weeks later. He returned to the dealer and they replaced the front brakes. The failure mileage was 10,200 and current mileage was 10,500. The consumer stated flooring was coming apart, ceiling is sagging, recliner is coming apart, crack in passenger side window, A/C sticks, shocks needed to be replaced, driver's seat leans to the right, and bedroom slide not coming out. Updated 10/16/17

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · CA

Vehicle comes equipped with an automatic emergency parking brake, that engages when vehicle is put into park. When parking brakes go out of adjustment it doesn't hold and vehicle rolls forward.*ak consumer put the transmission in park to set the brake. When he and his wife started to exit he vehicle, it started to roll. The consumer had to gather rock to hold the vehicle in place. The brake shoes were replaced and the brakes were adjusted at an independent truck shop ($200.). Consumer again experienced the same defect in august of 2003. Another independent truck co. Attempted to adjust the brakes just so the consumer could get by ($144.). Later he found a gm truck dealer who replaced the brake shoes and two brake cables (over $700.) the repairman stated the cable was to close to the exhaust system resulting in failure. The cable wasn't releasing the brake shoes causing them to burn out and fail. There was no warning on the dash to indicate any type of brake failure. *ph