2004 Winnebago Adventurer Brakes Problems

“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.”

“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. …”

“While traveling on business highway 17 in myrtle beach, sc (level road) ,within 20 minutes of leaving our campsite a definite smell of brake lining was preset in the motorhome. I immediately pulled off to the side of the road and investigated the smell that appeared to be coming from the rear axle. I put the vehicle in reverse; backing and breaking several times. I then put the vehicle in drive and accelerated forward and braking several times. Finally I put motorhome in drive without touching the accelerator to see if it would roll freely forward . …”

“While driving n. Bound on I-25, , in s. New mexico, recently, I began to smell a faint, but persistent odor of scorched brake/clutch lining. ( no clutch in this vehicle tho) . Thorough testing of the brakes was not possible due to heavy rain and busy traffic, but a slight test felt like the pedal was somewhat soft ..also, a slight pull to the left was evident, ( tho it was gusty windy ) by the time I exited the interstate, about 50 miles later, the brakes felt normal and the odor was no longer detectable. I traveled a further 1000 miles on this trip with no further odor . …”

“2004 Winnebago Adventurer mhome. W22 chassis. 23,000 miles left rear side passenger's brake smoking and froze up. Took to Winnebago dealer -had it checked out on 4/28/2009. On may 14,2009 the left front passenger's side smoked up and locked up. Brake fluid boiled and caused plug to come out of hub holding axle grease. On may 18, 2009 left brake smoked and froze up again -- soft mushy pedal with left front brake screeching noise. Took to Winnebago authorized dealer on 20may2001. Inspected left front brake and said everything was ok. …”