Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Winnebago Adventurer, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Visibility2
- Service brakes1
- Steering1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Structure1
- Vehicle speed control1
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
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 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… |
| 2009194 24 Jun 2009 | Brakes On certain motorhomes, the brake calipers may stick in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end which, if undetected,… |
| 2008296 19 Aug 2008 | Other On certain motorhomes using Ricon "S" or "K" series wheelchair lift platforms, the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair/mobility aid … |
| 2007269 17 Aug 2007 | Visual System On certain vehicles the passenger side windshield wiper may fail, potentially causing property damage or injury. Correction: Dealers will install new wiper lin… |
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.
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 31 MY 2006-2008 ITASCA CAMBRIA, HORIZON, WINNEBAGO ACCESS, ADVENTURER, JOURNEY, MINNIE WINNIE, SIGNTSEER, TOUR, VECTRA, AND VOYAGE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
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 2008 Winnebago Adventurer: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252834 | Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document. |
| 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)