2005 Winnebago Vectra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Winnebago Vectra, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Winnebago Vectra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
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…
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…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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."
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.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
On certain motor homes built on a freightliner chassis with a 400-hp cummins engine, a sheet metal "tab" on a wire cover located behind the accelerator pedal has the potential to catch on the accelerator pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will provide instructions for owners to inspect and if necessary have the wire cover repaired. If owners do not feel comfortable performing the inspection, dealers will inspect and repair as necessary. The…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Winnebago Vectra have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,013 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2013 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2011 · Visibility
Compare Winnebago Vectra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Winnebago Vectra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Winnebago Vectra | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Winnebago Vectra | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Winnebago Vectra | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Winnebago Vectra | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 Winnebago Vectra | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Winnebago Vectra | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Winnebago Vectra | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Winnebago Vectra | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Winnebago Vectra | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Winnebago Vectra
How do I know if my 2005 Winnebago Vectra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Winnebago Vectra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Winnebago dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V471000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Winnebago models
- Adventurer199 complaints
- Winnebago130 complaints
- Ekko116 complaints
- View95 complaints
- Brave75 complaints
- Minnie Winnie67 complaints
- Sightseer53 complaints
- Journey46 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.