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2003 Winnebago Adventurer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Winnebago Adventurer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Winnebago Adventurer recalls, newest first

October 26, 2010NHTSA 10V52500018,461 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.
Consequence
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 may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10E-049 for additional information. The recall began during December 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 29, 2009NHTSA 09V3000001,547 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200LRIM refrigerators, manufactured from March 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Winnebago is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09E-027). Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 14, 2005NHTSA 05V4070001,367 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
Consequence
This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on September 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 22, 2004NHTSA 04V6090003,538 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 GVWR or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.
Consequence
Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began January 7, 2005. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 2003NHTSA 03V0600008,532 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp

Summary
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
Consequence
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon Ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began April 25, 2003. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2003 Winnebago Adventurer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes10
  2. Hydraulic8
  3. Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner2
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system1

Other Winnebago Adventurer years

Other 2003 Winnebago models

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  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2003 Winnebago Adventurer have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Winnebago Adventurer recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Winnebago dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Winnebago Adventurer?
16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.