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Equipment
Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…
2005 Winnebago AdventurerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Winnebago Adventurer has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Equipment
1Electrical system
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2005 Winnebago Adventurer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Storage: tank assembly
Risk. SHOULD THE WELD FAIL, THE PROPANE TANK CAN TIP OR FALL, POSSIBLY RELEASING PROPANE WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITEA FIRE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR…
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THIS CAN ALLOW EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIALS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OI VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Other: labels
Risk. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS AND TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND VEHICLE INSTABILITY, WHICH COULD…
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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. WITHOUT CLEARANCE, A CONDITION COULD DEVELOP WHERE THE CROSS MEMBER MAY WEAR INTO THE FUEL LINE AND A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Winnebago.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Adventurer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Adventurer median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Adventurer owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN HIS MOTORHOME HAS GONE OUT TWICE AND HE PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED. HE PHONED NORCOLD AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD REIMBURSE HIM. HE HAS NOT BEEN REIMBURSED YET. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY THE RV WAS PURCHASED, IT NEVER DID…
RECALL SERVICE FOR NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR INSTALLED IN 2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTORHOME. RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED NOV. 10. 2010 FROM NORCOLD. I CALLED MY SERVICE/DEALER TO GET IT REPAIRED. TODAY THEY INFORMED ME THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY, 2011. I CALLED NORCOLD…
2005 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MODEL 35A DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE BURNER STAYING LIT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE BURNER FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER WOULD NOT STAY LIT. WHEN THE TANK WA LIT THE BURNER REMAINED ON UNTIL THE CONSUMER CLOSED THE OUTSIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR. AT THAT TIME THE CONSUMER…
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