Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Winnebago Adventurer, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Tires1
- Electrical system1
- Structure1
- Parking brake1
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 1998 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.
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.
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 1998 Winnebago Adventurer: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 600986 | SUBJECT ON NEW ROOM EXTENSION MECHANISM WITH SYNCHRONIZING CYLINDER. *YC |
| 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)