Recall 97V012000: 1992–1997 Itasca Adventurer and 12 other models
- Report received
- Feb 3, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago industries, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 10,590vehicles
- Model years
- 1987–1998, 2000–2002
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Possible consequence
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Forest River Motorhome9 complaints
- 1998 Freightliner MT10 complaints
- 2000 Freightliner MT7 complaints
- 2001 Freightliner MT3 complaints
- 2002 Freightliner MT2 complaints
- 1992 Itasca Adventurer0 complaints
- 1993 Itasca Adventurer0 complaints
- 1994 Itasca Adventurer0 complaints
- 1995 Itasca Adventurer0 complaints
- 1996 Itasca Adventurer0 complaints
- 1997 Itasca Adventurer0 complaints
- 1993 Itasca Suncruiser0 complaints
- 1995 Itasca Suncruiser2 complaints
- 1997 Itasca Suncruiser2 complaints
- 1990 Itasca Sunflyer1 complaints
- 1991 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1992 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1993 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1997 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1987 Itasca Sunrise0 complaints
- 1988 Itasca Sunrise0 complaints
- 1992 Winnebago Adventurer3 complaints
- 1993 Winnebago Adventurer3 complaints
- 1994 Winnebago Adventurer7 complaints
- 1995 Winnebago Adventurer13 complaints
- 1996 Winnebago Adventurer14 complaints
- 1997 Winnebago Adventurer11 complaints
- 1995 Winnebago Brave3 complaints
- 1996 Winnebago Brave0 complaints
- 1994 Winnebago Chieftain0 complaints
- 1991 Winnebago Elandan1 complaints
- 1992 Winnebago Elante1 complaints
- 1993 Winnebago Elante0 complaints
- 1994 Winnebago Elante2 complaints
- 1993 Winnebago Minnie Winnie0 complaints
- 1994 Winnebago Minnie Winnie1 complaints
- 1989 Winnebago Winnebago2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.