The defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020 Adventurer motorhomes. When using 30 AMP service, the heat coil may not disengage when the Power Control System (PCS) calls to stop the air conditioner power.
The risk
If the heat coil does not disengage with the air conditioner, heat can increase inside the unit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install a blocking diode at the air conditioner unit, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 161.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2020 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2020 | 1 | 4 |
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105 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the electrical system; Winnebago Industries, Inc filed 49 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020