1998 Winnebago Adventurer Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 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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• 98V015000Jan 26, 1998741 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Winnebago Adventurer 1998, Chieftain 1998, L33WB 1998 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motor homes. A liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. The elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.

  Possible consequence: Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.

  Remedy: Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.

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