Winnebago Sightseer recalls and problems
30 recalls and 53 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
30
Complaints
53
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
4
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Winnebago Sightseer by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Sightseer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Sightseer | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Sightseer | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Sightseer | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Sightseer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Sightseer | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Sightseer | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Sightseer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Sightseer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Sightseer | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Sightseer | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Sightseer | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Sightseer | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Sightseer | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Sightseer | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Sightseer | 8 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Sightseer | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Sightseer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Sightseer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Winnebago Sightseer problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Equipment | 8 | |
| Suspension | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 |
All Winnebago Sightseer recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-826 | Nov 1, 2024 | 2014–2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2016–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | 2013–2018 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 15V-866 | Dec 22, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Structure | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 15V-664 | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Power Train | Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from… |
| 15V-581 | Sep 21, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Electrical System | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 13V-162 | Apr 26, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 13V-161 | Apr 24, 2013 | 2012–2014 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian… |
| 12V-389 | Aug 8, 2012 | 2012 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. |
| 12V-057 | Feb 16, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Power Train | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 winnebago and itasca motor homes built on a ford f-53 chassis. |
| 10V-525 | Oct 26, 2010 | 2000–2011 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. |
| 10V-467 | Oct 5, 2010 | 2005–2009 | Seat Belts | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 winnebago sightseer and itasca sunova motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of… |
| 09V-342 | Sep 1, 2009 | 2007–2010 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling model year 2007-2008 access, aspect, sighteer and vista, model year 2007-2008 itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, and sunstar, model year 2009-2010 winnebago access, sightseer and vista, model year… |
| 09V-186 | May 28, 2009 | 2001–2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Winnebago is recalling vehicles equipped with axles that include bosh zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. |
| 08V-681 | Dec 19, 2008 | 2009 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling 36 my 2009 vista, sightseer, and itasca sunstar and sunova motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' . |
| 08V-571 | Oct 29, 2008 | 2006–2009 | Steering | Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. |
| 08V-419 | Aug 12, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 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. |
| 08V-149 | Mar 28, 2008 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with… |
| 07V-203 | May 7, 2007 | 2007 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes, if the battery boost switch is engaged while the engine is operating, the engine may shut down. |
| 06V-250 | Jul 5, 2006 | 2006–2007 | Steering | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. |
| 06V-163 | May 16, 2006 | 2006 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, the flame on the cooking range may be forced downward over the burner or flame outage may occur when the cooking range and furnace are operated at the same time. |
| 05V-573 | Dec 28, 2005 | 2006 | Structure | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units. |
| 05V-532 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | On certain motor homes with the optional galley upgrade package, knives stored in the galley knife holder may interfere with the propane gas line to the stove. |
| 04V-609 | Dec 22, 2004 | 2003–2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 04V-608 | Dec 18, 2004 | 2004–2005 | Seat Belts | Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-358 | Jul 19, 2004 | 2003 | Equipment | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. |
| 03V-405 | Oct 16, 2003 | 2001–2004 | Equipment | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. |
| 03V-243 | Jul 8, 2003 | 2002–2004 | Equipment | On certain motor homes, when the cooking range and furnace are operating at the same time, the flame on the cooking range could be forced downward over the burner or flame outage could occur. |
| 03V-060 | Feb 21, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-049 | Feb 20, 2003 | 2003 | Tires | On certain model d30b motor homes built on a ford chassis, a plate, which is used to support the spare tire, was inadvertently left off a number of these motor homes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Winnebago Sightseer?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Winnebago Sightseer has the most reports (11). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Winnebago Sightseer have?
NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls covering Winnebago Sightseer model years 2000–2018.
What are the most common Winnebago Sightseer problems?
Owners report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems most often.