no report yet
Equipment
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…
2004 Winnebago SightseerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Winnebago Sightseer has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes, hydraulic
2Equipment
2Suspension
2Engine and engine cooling
1Parking brake
1Fuel system, other
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2004 Winnebago Sightseer recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. 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…
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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. WITHOUT CLEARANCE, A CONDITION COULD DEVELOP WHERE THE CROSS MEMBER MAY WEAR INTO THE FUEL LINE AND A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
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Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE FLAME MAY GO OUT, AND THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS WILL CONTINUE TO FLOW.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Winnebago.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Sightseer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sightseer median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sightseer owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.…
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