2017 Winnebago Sightseer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Winnebago Sightseer has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (1 report).

3Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2017 Winnebago Sightseer recalls

Hood Bracket May Detach, Creating Road Hazard

Recall 24V826Nov 1, 202411,982 vehicles affected

The adhesive securing the hood bracket on these motorhomes may have been applied incorrectly.

Turn signals may be too small to be seen, raising crash risk

Recall 24V733Oct 1, 202417,329 vehicles affected

Certain motorhomes built from 2013 to 2022 may have turn signal lenses with less light-emitting area than federal safety standards require.

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire

Recall 17V782Dec 7, 201717,360 vehicles affected

Certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers in these motorhomes may become clogged, making them hard to activate or preventing them from discharging as expected.

Most common 2017 Winnebago Sightseer problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2018-08-15, Visibility/Wiper
THE RAIN GUTTER'S ON BOTH SIDES DUMP RAIN WATER DOWN BOTH SIDE WINDOW'S PASSENGER AND DRIVER SO MUCH SO THAT THE VISIBILITY IS TOTALLY GONE. TO COMPOUND THE PROBLEM ANYTHING ON THE ROOF RUNS DOWN AND STICKS TO THE GLASS. THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH JUST THIS MODEL IT SEEM TO BE COMMON WITH MOST WINNEBAGO CLASS "A'S"

2017 Winnebago Sightseer questions

Does the 2017 Winnebago Sightseer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Winnebago Sightseer: Hood Bracket May Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Turn signals may be too small to be seen, raising crash risk; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Winnebago Sightseer?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Winnebago Sightseer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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