The 2000 Winnebago Adventurer has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 39,350 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT10V5250002010-10-2618,461 affected
Defect
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. …
Consequence
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC03V0600002003-02-218,532 affected
Defect
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
SEAT BELTS01V1280042001-04-304,370 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE COPPER LINE SUPPLYING LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) TO THE FURNACE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CLAMPED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A METAL FLANGE.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE COPPER LINE COULD BE DAMAGED AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LPG LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-6939.
SEAT BELTS00V2730042000-10-136,550 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequence
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
EQUIPMENT
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
Total complaints30
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“The headlight assembly mounting bracket glued to the front fiberglass facia became un-attached. The assembly dropped out of its position and the steel bracket was about to fall off. The only attachment to the headlight assembly was the electrical wire connected to the headlamp. My immediate…”
“The headlight assembly mounting bracket glued to the front fiberglass facia became un-attached. The assembly dropped out of its position and the steel bracket was about to fall off. The only attachment to the headlight assembly was the electrical wire connected to the headlamp. My immediate…”
“Re: a&e awning m 8500 by dometic, po box 490, elkhart, in 46515 on 2000 winnebago adventure motor home. Serious design defect caused catastrophic failure which could have resulted in serious injury or loss of life. Same design defect caused a failure in april 2003 ,which was not as serious and…”
“Re: a&e awning m 8500 by dometic, po box 490, elkhart, in 46515 on 2000 winnebago adventure motor home. Serious design defect caused catastrophic failure which could have resulted in serious injury or loss of life. Same design defect caused a failure in april 2003 ,which was not as serious and…”
“Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 winnebago adventurer wpg32v. The contact stated that the medal brackets on the front grill broke off, and he repaired them himself due to the cost. The contact stated that in 2005 the fiberglas siding began bubbling, and the adhesive was not securing the siding around…”
“Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 winnebago adventurer wpg32v. The contact stated that the medal brackets on the front grill broke off, and he repaired them himself due to the cost. The contact stated that in 2005 the fiberglas siding began bubbling, and the adhesive was not securing the siding around…”
“We were driving down the road in our 2000 winnebago motor home with ford v-10 triton engine, when a spark plug blew out. We had to be towed back to the dealer, who is refusing any responsibility to repair our engine. Our motor home only has 14,000 miles on it. The extended warranty company is…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Winnebago Adventurer as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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