1997 Winnebago Adventurer Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V525000Oct 26, 201018,461 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment
  Covers: Winnebago Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011, Sunflyer 1996–2011 +13 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 97V012000Feb 3, 199710,590 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
  Covers: Winnebago Adventurer 1992–1997, Itasca Adventurer 1992–1997, Sunflyer 1990–1993, 1997 +10 more

  Reported issue: 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.

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