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2000 Winnebago Winnebago

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
16
Latest Feb 5, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Mar 20, 2001
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 16 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Winnebago Winnebago, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, visibility and brakes categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels736.8%
  • Visibility315.8%
  • Brakes210.5%
  • Interior & seats210.5%
  • Engine210.5%
  • Other / unspecified15.3%
  • Fuel system15.3%
  • Heating & air conditioning15.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
01V091004

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Mar 20, 2001
3,632 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
The risk: EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Engine
Filed Feb 5, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 WINNEBAGO RIALTA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN HOT. HE DROVE TO A GAS STATION TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN AND ADDED FLUID. WHEN HE BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED ONCE MORE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE BLADES ON THE FAN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS THE WORK ORDER FROM THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,046.

NHTSA ID
10217000
Incident
Apr 6, 2005
Mileage
32,046 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 12, 2005

DT: CONTACT STATES THE VACUUM HOSE/PIPING FROM THE POWER BRAKES TO THE ENGINE BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE LOSE OF POWER BRAKING CAPABILITY. THE CONTACT WRAPPED THE END THAT WAS CRACKED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE, APPLIED PRESSURE AND TRIED TO PUT THE ENDS BACK TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER DID REPLACE THE HOSE/PIPING WITH A RUBBER MADE HOSE/PIPING. *NM

NHTSA ID
10128475
Incident
Jul 5, 2005
Visibility
Filed Jan 5, 2005

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE AND DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOWS. THIS CAUSED THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP, AND POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH WINDOWS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.....SIDE WINDOWS ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WERECLOWDED BETWEEN SEALED PANELS AND OBSTRUCTED VISION TO SIDE AND REARVIEW MIRROR. *AK

NHTSA ID
10106850
Incident
Jan 2, 2004
Other / unspecified
Filed Nov 15, 2004

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE. THE REQUIRED REPAIRS WERE MADE BUT THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED. *NM THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED BECAUSE THE MICROWAVE NUMBER WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE DEFECT CAN CAUSE THE MICROWAVE OVEN TO START BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY USER INTERVENTION. *TC

NHTSA ID
10101462
Incident
Jun 10, 2004
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 28, 2004

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DUAL FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRE SEPARATED REMOVING THE PLUMBING FROM THE MOTORHOME. *NM PLUMBING COMPONENTS WERE RUN OVER BY A SEMI TRUCK WHICH WAS BEHIND THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. OTHER DAMAGE WAS ALSO MADE BY THE SEPARATION OF THE TREAD. *TC

NHTSA ID
10095487
Incident
Sep 13, 2004
Mileage
28,000 mi
BrakesHeating & air conditioningEngine
Filed Aug 4, 2004

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V107000 CONCERNING ENGINE COOLING FANS. CONSUMER ENDURED THE RECALL TWICE ALREADY, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THERE WAS ALSO AN AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PROBLEM.*AK THE VEHICLE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PAD DISINTEGRATED. *NM

NHTSA ID
10087195
Incident
Apr 27, 2004
Mileage
44,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 20, 2003

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING REAR TIRES HAVE TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER.*AK

NHTSA ID
10034284
Incident
Aug 3, 2003
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 1, 2003

THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE DUAL TIRE OF THE WINNEBAGO ITASKA SUNDANCER 2000. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRES LT225/75R16. TIRE REPLACED FOR THE AMOUNT OF $114.99. *JB *CB

NHTSA ID
10020225
Incident
May 19, 2003
Mileage
15,642 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

7SB009-22-02A

EQUIPMENT

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.

7SB009-21-02A

EQUIPMENT

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.

7SB010-21-01Z

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Winnebago Winnebago by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002800—
2001500—
2000Viewing1610—
19991510—
1998900—
19971020—
1996610—
19951300—
19941300—
1993600—
19921000—
1991400—
1990211—
1989230—
1988520—
1987120—
1986211—
1985011—
1984011—
1981010—
1980010—
1979220—
1978000—
1977000—
1976000—
1975000—
1973100—
1970000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.