2002 Winnebago Sightseer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-10-26 · campaign 10V525000 · 18,461 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.
Unknown Or Other 2024-02-23 · 7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment 2021-07-14 · 7SB009-21-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-10 · Service Brakes“we were driving the rv home immediately after purchase. i was in the vehicle with my two children. i was traveling down a flat road at roughly 40 mph when the brakes began to drag. i thought possibly it was simply because the rv was so large and i had never driven one that big before. until the brakes would no longer work at all. i tried pumping th…”
2013-01-02 · Suspension:front:wheel Bearing · 44,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 winnebago sightseer. the contact stated that the brakes failed. the contact was able to coast to a stop and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic advised him that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v186000 (service brakes: hydraulic). the contact did not confirm …”
2012-02-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 winnebago sightseer rv with a workhorse chassis, model number: wpd27c. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and depressing the brakes, he noticed smoke coming from the wheels. after inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that the brakes were extremely hot to the touch. the contact had to wait approxi…”
2009-05-28 · Electrical System · 19,000 mi · 🔥 fire“in trying to start the motor home, i noted the ignition key would not turn. after repeated attempts to turn the key, it started. while driving i noticed a pungent odor, indicative of burning electrical components. after shutting down, i noticed smoke coming from below the steering column. upon further investigation i found burnt wiring and connecto…”
2007-09-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“2002 motorhome with a recall for the scds recall. customer states the mechanic unplugged the ( scds) speed control deactivation switch. mechanic also stated it would be december when they could actually fix the problem. *kb the consumer would like to the know the status of vehicle being repaired. updated 10/03/07 *tr …”
2004-07-15 · Parking Brake · 28,479 mi“while driving vehicle stalled due to a malfunction in the ignition switch wiring. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found determined that ignition switch wires melted. ignition switch was replaced three times. *ak auto park system failed multiple times. also, spark plug wires burned up. it was assumed that there was a fault in the fuel …”
2004-05-06 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:furnace“consumer received nhtsa recall 03v243000 concerning recreational vehicle:lpg furnace cooking range. consumer contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment for his vehicle. mechanic informed the consumer that someone would contact him to schedule an appointment. it has been nine months and no one has contacted him. consumer received a se…”
2003-09-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light“nar 9-8-03. dealer unable to perform the brake warning light indicator repair. *cb …”
2003-06-26 · Equipment“the electrical system was over loaded. *ak the new television which operated from a 12 volt inverter overloaded. dealership replaced the television and power inverter and installed an auto 25 amp breaker. consumer removed the auto reset breaker and installed a standard 25 amp fuse. however circuit was still overloaded. dealership not willing …”
2003-04-03 · Structure“the recreational vehicle was unstable on the road at highway speeds. *ak the consumer was informed the instability problem was a design issue caused by excessive weight being built in rearward of the rear axle. the vehicle had an over steering problem. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.