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2005 Winnebago Sightseer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Winnebago Sightseer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2005 Winnebago Sightseer recalls, newest first

October 26, 2010NHTSA 10V52500018,461 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 5, 2010NHTSA 10V4670001,925 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners a dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 28, 2009NHTSA 09V186000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
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.
Consequence
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09V-110. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-246-7731 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 22, 2004NHTSA 04V6090003,538 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
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.
Consequence
Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began January 7, 2005. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 18, 2004NHTSA 04V6080006,201 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary
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."
Consequence
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2005 Winnebago Sightseer with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes5
  2. Hydraulic2
  3. Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel1
  4. Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems › Lines and fittings1
  5. Seat belts1

Other Winnebago Sightseer years

Other 2005 Winnebago models

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  5. 2005 Honda Pilot (15 recalls)
All of 2005’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2005 Winnebago Sightseer have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Winnebago Sightseer recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Winnebago dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Winnebago Sightseer?
8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.