We found the following complaints for WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER (2005)
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Recall made december 2005 to repair/replace actia instrument cluster (bulletin #8051-ia, replaces 80201-i, dated march 2002).have had motor home at repair shop since october, 2012 & have not been able to get "workhorse (navistar) customer service to correct the fault.keep getting promise, weekly, with no result.have written winnebago & workhorse (navistar) on other problems and get no help from either.this motor home cost $86,000 new and they refuse to correct a fault that might cost them less than $1,000 (my guess).need someone to put their feet to the fire and get this completed (at no cost to me) bfore trying to read lcd readouts causes a catastrophic event.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt:2005 winnebago sightseer 29.the propane gas line for the stove is collapsing each time the slide out is brought in.the propane gas line has a potential of fracturing after repeated collapsing, allowing the propane gas to escape and set the motor home on fire. The consumercontacted the manufacturer, and they urged himto contact the dealership that they would send out an inspector. The consumercannot use motor home because itis a potential fire trap.the collapsing happens every time the slide out comes in each time the consumercamps. Purchased thevehicle on january 29, 2005.it is the design of thevehicle that causes this problem.
2005 winnebago sightseer model 29r safety problem with the seat belt system.*mrthe consumer stated there was no vertical adjustment for the seat belt, which could possibly cause serious injuries to the consumer if there was an accident.the consumers wife was forced to wrap the shoulder belt around the arm rest making the seat belt useless.
The contact owns a 2005 winnebago sightseer. While driving at 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes seized causing the vehicle to stop prematurely. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be lifted with the foot in order for it to return to normal working position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,700.
The contact owns a 2005 winnebago sightseer. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise and a burning odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the front driver's side tire was extremely hot after turning off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and shifted into reverse. The brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact also stated that there was excessive heat, the calipers were sticking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v186000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 winnebago sightseer. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle was hesitant to respond to the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign number: 09v186000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $400. The failure mileage was 14,000...updated 06/16/14 the consumer stated the rear brake caliper froze up,while driving. The camper has not been driven over three months.
Bosch hydraulic brake system failure on workhorse w22 chasis.right front brake hung up in partial position causing overheating and severe damage to brake parts and damaging (melting) the anti-lock wheel sensor.loss of brake performance.complete brake system (4) replacement by dealership service department required at cost of $2,600.00. Old parts available.
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