2005 Winnebago Vectra problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Winnebago Vectra.
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- Freightliner XC Chassis (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 4 of 5 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Freightliner for the 2005 XC Chassis
- Workhorse W22 (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 5 decoded VINs · 3 NHTSA recalls filed by Workhorse for the 2005 W22
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Winnebago recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Vehicle Speed Control #04V471000 · 2004 · 240 units
Problem: On certain motor homes built on a freightliner chassis with a 400-hp cummins engine, a sheet metal "tab" on a wire cover located behind the accelerator pedal has the potential to catch on the accelerator pedal.
Risk: If the accelerator pedal hangs up on the tab of the wire cover, a hazardous situation could result in the pedal not going back to idle position, increasing the risk of personal injury, vehicle damage and, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will provide instructions for owners to inspect and if necessary have the wire cover repaired. if owners do not feel comfortable performing the inspection, dealers will inspect and repair as necessary. the recall began on september 17, 2004. owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
Seat Belts #04V608000 · 2004 · 6,201 units
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment #10V525000 · 2010 · 18,461 units
Problem: 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.
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 may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Winnebago Vectra have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2005 Vectra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2005 Winnebago Vectra problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.