Winnebago Sightseer recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Winnebago Sightseer, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Nov 1, 2024Crash risk2016–2017 Itasca Solei, 2015–2018 Itasca Suncruiser, 2014–2018 Itasca Sunova and 7 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
24V826000 · 12K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Oct 1, 2024Crash risk2013–2017 Itasca Ellipse, 2013–2017 Itasca Meridian, 2014–2017 Itasca Solei and 16 other models — Exterior Lighting
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
24V733000 · 17K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Dec 7, 2017Fire risk2013–2018 Itasca Cambria, 2013–2018 Itasca Elipse, 2013–2018 Itasca Horizon and 30 other models — Equipment
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
17V782000 · 17K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Dec 22, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Itasca Suncruiser, 2015–2016 Itasca Sunova, 2015–2016 Itasca Sunstar and 3 other models — Structure
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
15V866000 · 1K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Oct 16, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Itasca Suncruiser, 2015–2016 Itasca Sunova, 2015–2016 Itasca Sunstar and 5 other models — 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 July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
15V664000 · 297 units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Sep 21, 2015Fire risk2016 Itasca Sunova, 2015 Itasco Sunova, 2015–2016 Winnebago Sightseer — Electrical System
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.
15V581000 · 172 units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Apr 26, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Itasca Cambria, 2013–2014 Itasca Impulse, 2013–2014 Itasca Suncruiser and 8 other models — Equipment
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
13V162000 · 523 units · Winnebago Industries Inc.
- Apr 24, 2013Fire risk2012–2014 Itasca Cambria, 2012–2014 Itasca Meridian, 2012–2014 Itasca Spirit and 8 other models — 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 motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.
13V161000 · 2K units · Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Aug 8, 2012Fire risk2012 Itasca Cambria, 2012 Itasca Impulse, 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver and 19 other models — Equipment
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
12V389000 · 165 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
- Feb 16, 2012Crash risk2011–2013 Itasca Suncruiser, 2011–2013 Itasca Sunova, 2011–2013 Itasca Sunstar and 3 other models — Power Train
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE PRNDL CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.
12V057000 · 3K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
- Oct 26, 2010Fire risk1996–2011 Itasca Ellipse, 1996–2011 Itasca Horizon, 1996–2011 Itasca Meridian and 17 other models — Equipment
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.
10V525000 · 18K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 5, 2010Crash risk2005–2009 Itasca Sunova, 2005–2009 Winnebago Sightseer — 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 FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." IN A COLLISION, THE GENERATED CRASH FORCES CAN CAUSE THE RESTRAINT'S ATTACHMENT TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHOR TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
10V467000 · 2K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 1, 2009Crash risk2007–2008 Itasca Cambria, 2007–2010 Itasca Impulse, 2007–2010 Itasca Sunova and 5 other models — 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 2009-2010 ITASCA IMPULSE, SUNOVA, AND SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY HAVE A MISSING STOVE PARTITION THAT ISOLATES THE FURNACE AIR.
09V342000 · 469 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 28, 2009Crash risk2002 Winnebago 222QD, 2001–2009 Winnebago Sightseer — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AXLES THAT INCLUDE BOSH ZOPS OR ZOHT PIN SLIDE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES. WHEN COMBINED WITH OCCASIONAL OR SEASONAL VEHICLE OPERATION MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT THE WHEEL END CAUSING BRAKE DRAG. THE DRIVER WOULD NORMALLY HAVE WARNING OF THE BRAKE DRAG IF UNDETECTED BY THE DRIVER.
09V186000 · — · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 19, 2008Safety2009 Itasca Sunova, 2009 Itasca Sunstar, 2009 Winnebago Sightseer and 1 other model — 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.' . THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL THAT STATES LOAD RANGE 'G' TIRES WHEN IN FACT THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LOAD RANGE 'F' TIRES.
08V681000 · 36 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 29, 2008Crash risk2006–2009 Itasca Sunova, 2006–2009 Itasca Sunstar, 2006–2009 Winnebago Sightseer and 1 other model — Steering
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 717 MY 2006-2009 SIGHTSEER AND VISTA, ITASCA SUNOVA AND SUNSTAR MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
08V571000 · 717 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 12, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Itasca Cambria, 2006–2008 Itasca Horizon, 2006–2008 Winnebago Access and 7 other models — 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. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
08V419000 · 31 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Mar 28, 2008Crash risk2007 Itasca Cambria, 2007–2008 Itasca Horizon, 2007 Winnebago Access and 7 other models — 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 RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
08V149000 · 31 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 7, 2007Crash risk2007 Itasca Sunova, 2008 Itasca Sunrise, 2007 Itasca Sunstar and 3 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, IF THE BATTERY BOOST SWITCH IS ENGAGED WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN.
07V203000 · 68 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 5, 2006Crash risk2006–2007 Itasca Suncruiser, 2006–2007 Itasca Sunova, 2006–2007 Itasca Sunrise and 3 other models — Steering
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFTS. THE STEERING COULD BECOME LOOSE AT THE STEERING BOX DURING TIGHT STEERING MANEUVERS.
06V250000 · 1K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 16, 2006Crash risk2006 Itasca Sunova, 2006 Winnebago Sightseer — 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. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A MISSING CABINET PANEL THAT ISOLATES THE FURNACE RETURN AIR.
06V163000 · 68 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 28, 2005Crash risk2006 Itasca Cambria, 2006 Itasca Ellipse, 2006 Itasca Horizon and 15 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
05V573000 · 193 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Nov 9, 2005Crash risk2006 Itasca Sunova, 2006 Winnebago Sightseer — 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.
05V532000 · 342 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 22, 2004Fire risk2003–2005 Itasca Suncruiser, 2004–2005 Itasca Sunflyer, 2003–2005 Itasca Sunova and 6 other models — 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.
04V609000 · 4K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 18, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 Itasca Horizon, 2004–2005 Itasca Meridian, 2004–2005 Itasca Suncruiser and 11 other models — Seat Belts
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."
04V608000 · 6K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 19, 2004Fire risk2004 Itasca Spirit, 2003–2004 Itasca Sunova, 2004 Itasca Sunstar and 4 other models — 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. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
04V358000 · 6K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 16, 2003Fire risk2001–2004 Itasca Spirit, 2001–2004 Itasca Sundancer, 2001–2004 Itasca Sunova and 8 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
03V405000 · 15K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 8, 2003Fire risk2002–2004 Itasca Sunova, 2002–2004 Winnebago Sightseer — 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. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FURNACE AND COOKING RANGE WHEREBY THE FURNACE MAY DRAW AIR IN FROM ABOVE THE RANGE BURNERS AND CAUSE A DOWNDRAFT.
03V243000 · 3K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 21, 2003Safety2000–2003 Itasca Suncruiser, 2000–2003 Itasca Sunova, 2000–2003 Itasca Sunrise and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
03V060000 · 9K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Feb 20, 2003Crash risk2003 Itasca Sunova, 2003 Winnebago Sightseer — 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.
03V049000 · 176 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.