2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to vehicle safety components and structural elements based on recall data. The recalls address issues including transmission shifting, entry step operation, wiring harness damage, lighting, hood latch attachment, and fire extinguisher functionality.
There are seven recalls affecting various systems on the 2016 Winnebago Sightseer. These recalls involve powertrain components, vehicle structure, electrical wiring, exterior lighting, latch and lock mechanisms, and safety equipment. Each recall includes specific defects that could impact vehicle safety and require dealer intervention for repairs or part replacements at no charge.
Recalls- Transmission shift control. NHTSA recall 15V664000 affects 297 vehicles. The shift cable bracket and adjustment are incorrect allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of park without applying the brakes. This defect risks unintentional vehicle movement and crash. Ford dealers will replace the shift control bracket and adjust the cable free of charge.
- Entry/exit steps. NHTSA recall 15V866000 covers 1,253 vehicles. Electrically operated steps may extend while the vehicle is moving, creating a risk of injury or crash if the steps strike a person or object. Winnebago dealers will replace the step switch connections at no cost.
- Wiring harness damage. NHTSA recall 15V581000 involves 172 vehicles with a D35G floorplan. The wiring harness behind the panel board can be pinched when the left rear slideout retracts, risking fire. Dealers will inspect and repair the wiring and relocate the harness attachment point free of charge.
- Turn signal lights. NHTSA recall 24V733000 affects 17,329 vehicles. Turn signal lenses are smaller than required by FMVSS standards, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the turn signals free of charge once parts are available. Interim owner notifications were sent November 2024.
- Hood latch bracket. NHTSA recall 24V826000 covers 11,982 vehicles. The adhesive securing the hood bracket may fail, allowing the bracket to detach and create a road hazard. Dealers will inspect and repair as needed free of charge. Owner notifications began January 31, 2025.
- Hood hinge attachments. NHTSA recall 24V826000 also applies to hood hinge and attachment components for 11,982 vehicles. Faulty adhesive application may cause bracket detachment with increased crash risk. Repairs will be performed at no cost.
- Fire extinguisher equipment. NHTSA recall 17V782000 concerns 17,360 vehicles. Certain Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to discharge. Nozzle detachment can cause injury and render the extinguisher inoperable, increasing fire risk. Winnebago owners will be instructed to obtain replacement extinguishers from Kidde free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs due to safety defects or those impacted by unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney experienced in consumer protection and auto defects could provide guidance on available remedies.
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
48393
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
17329 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
11982 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
17360 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
172 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer and Itasca Sunova motorhomes with a D35G floorplan, manufactured March 19, 2015, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness behind the panel board may be pinched or damaged when the left rear slideout room is retracted due to insufficient clearance.
Risk: A damaged or pinched wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
1253 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
2016 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER
297 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.