2005 Winnebago Vectra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (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 (8)
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 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-05-08 · Electrical System · 53,100 mi“this report is on a failed odometer. at around 53100 miles the odometer set to zero and started counting forward again. i brought the coach to a freightliner dealer in dallas, tx. when the coach was received i was informed that the odometer could not be calibrated to the correct and known mileage indicated by another engine monitoring computer. …”
2011-03-10 · Visibility · 29,855 mi“the seals of the dual pane windows of the motorhome leak and the windows have become cloudy. this condition is limiting visibility to the review mirrors. i have contacted winnebago and there response was the coach is out of warranty. the cost to replace the three windows is over 2,000. the motorhome has been in indoor storage when not used. this sh…”
2008-10-09 · Structure:body · 2,500 mi“2005 winnebago vectra & freightliner chassis defects: vehicle total loss of steering control @ 65 mph against low angle front quarter cross winds. a sudden frontal 30-35 mph gust of wind @ a 10-15 degree angle of incidence creates a momentary airspeed of 95-100 mph. the 440 sq ft broad surface area of the chassis has 250% the authority of an 76…”
2005-03-03 · Suspension · 1,409 mi“owner has a motor home and the vehicle shakes violently when turning left/right. owner took the vehicle to freightliner of utah and checked the alignment which was fine. however, the shaking of the steering wheel is still in existence. *ak…”
2004-11-29 · Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood · 3,200 mi“i purchased a 2005 winnebago adventurer 37 b two months ago and proceded to take it on a long vacation. the knowingly defective vehicle failed on over 200 occasions and was diagnosed and repaired over 10 times by factory and non factory authorized servicecenters. ultimately after constantly jeopardizing my wife and partner's life in many instances …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.