2004 Winnebago Sightseer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber (1) · Suspension:front (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
2016-03-21 · Service Brakes · 29,000 mi“we had complete brake failure and the brake peddle went right to the floor. we have a workhorse p32 and i had to apply the e brake to stop the rv. we had it towed to a ford truck shop and found out the brake calipers and all other components were either burnt or cracked. this sure doesn't seem right to me since there was a recall on the workhorse w…”
2010-09-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 56,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 winnebago with a workhorse chassis. the model was unknown. the contact received a recall notice for the brakes and was told by the dealership in his area, that the manufacturer would only send six kits at a time the vehicle would not be repaired for 8 months. the contact stated that because they use the vehicle in order t…”
2010-08-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 29,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 winnebago sightseer. the contact stated the brakes would drag excessively at any speed and the hubcaps would overheat when driving after a short period of time. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the calipers were cleaned and lubricated. the failure recurred five months later. the vehicle was taken back…”
2009-09-15 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“i own a 2004 winnebago motor home and this past week while i was having work done on the coach, i told them i had a micro wave oven that has been starting up on its own for no reason, and could they check it out. it turns out that there was a recall on this samsung microwave and they gave me info to contact them. i was sent by samsung to a serv…”
2009-04-07 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 23,523 mi“this may pertain to nhtsa campaign ea07016. 2004 winnebago sightseer 35 n with workhorse w22 (not sure of chassis year)chassis. while underway noticed what appeared to be a loss of power, steering wheel pulling to the left. not understanding what was happening attempted to slow down/stop coach. pedal was not firm and at one point i thought i had lo…”
2007-10-16 · Parking Brake“2004 winnebago sightseer electric park brake system problems. customer states that he has had the sensor, actuator, switch, and pump replaced. consumer states it became disabled and had to be towed for repair. *kb the parts that were replaced were leaking hydraulic fluid. *jb…”
2005-08-28 · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber · 2,250 mi“make: winnebago sightseer model: 2004 wfd30b serial no: [xxx] (winnebago industries) chassis vin: [xxx](workhorse custom chassis) delivery date: jan. 24, 2004 (purchased new) current mileage: 14,000 1. gas tank leak ~right side of gas tank leaking fuel; noticed fuel pouring from rear of tank when fillin…”
2005-01-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 8,000 mi“when being sold the brake sensor light stayed on and the lp gas tank was leaking. dealer has since re[paired the problems. *ak…”
2003-11-10 · Suspension:front · 2,200 mi“there is an extreme amount of vibration that causes the dashboard to bounce enough to make it hard to read the gauges. this vibration is felt in the steering wheel as well as the floor. the vibration is very fatiguing on our hands. *ak also the unit has a lot of back and forth sway in turns and passing other trucks and cars. our comments-le…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.