The 2005 Winnebago Vectra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,902 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT10V5250002010-10-2618,461 affected
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. …
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…
SEAT BELTS04V6080002004-12-186,201 affected
Defect
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.
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.
Consequence
IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HANGS UP ON THE TAB OF THE WIRE COVER, A HAZARDOUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING BACK TO IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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 RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
VISIBILITY
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Winnebago Vectra as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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