2007 Winnebago Vista
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2007 Winnebago Vista. Newest first.
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 the sensor…
Risk and remedy
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 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 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Winnebago IS recalling model year 2007-2008 access, aspect, sighteer and vista, model year 2007-2008 itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, and sunstar, model year 2009-2010 winnebago access, sightseer and vista, model year 2009-2010 itasca impulse, sunova, and sunstar motor homes. these motor homes may have a missing stove partition that isolates the furnace…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the furnace IS operated at the same time as the stove and partition IS missing, the stove flame may go out and the propane gas will continue to flow, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will correct this situation by installing a stove partition that isolates the stove from the furnace return air at no charge to the owner. the recall began on september 30, 2009. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Winnebago IS recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago IS working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
On certain motor homes, if the battery boost switch IS engaged while the engine IS operating, the engine may shut down.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause loss of driver control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a diode wire assembly on the auxiliary start solenoid. the recall began on may 11, 2007. owners can contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2007 winnebago vista rv. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driving at approximately 5 mph, the brakes were depressed but did not respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brake lines were corroded…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 winnebago vista rv. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driving at approximately 5 mph, the brakes were depressed but did not respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the brake lines were corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,463. updated 08/15/13*lj photos received. 08-20-13 *tr
- Service brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 winnebago vista. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and it stuck to the floor. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 winnebago vista. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and it stuck to the floor. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the brake lines were corroded because of a defective protective shield that allowed moisture to penetrate. The local mechanic replaced the protective shield and brake lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 30,500....updated 08-03-12 *bf updated 08/09/2012 *js
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 2007 winnebago vista equipped with good year G670 (n/a), size 245/70/r19.5 dot mj93mhaw3706 tires. While parked, the contact noticed that the front and rear drivers side tires had bubbles on their sidewalls. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop for replacement. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 winnebago vista equipped with good year G670 (n/a), size 245/70/r19.5 dot mj93mhaw3706 tires. While parked, the contact noticed that the front and rear drivers side tires had bubbles on their sidewalls. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop for replacement. The technicians stated that the vehicle may be equipped with tires of the incorrect load range. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10252834Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 10251128Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 10226724Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
- 10199382Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
- 10199381Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Every Winnebago Vista model year
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