Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Parking brake3
- Equipment2
- Electrical system1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Unknown or other1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Power train1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer.
| 2010368 26 Oct 2010 | Accessories Certain refrigerators used in Recreational Vehicles (RVs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high tempera… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Winnebago told its dealers about the 1997 Winnebago Adventurer: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10251128 | Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used. |
| 10226724 | Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units. |
| 10213593 | Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records. |
| 10199382 | Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual. |
| 10199381 | Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities. |
| 10199380 | General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)