We bought this coach new. In 2009 we were traveling in louisiana on a main highway and the engine grill on the back apparently detached and flew off. We discovered it had been attached with 2 sided tape (4 pieces approx 2 in long ea.) since that time we have encountered 3 other vehicles of the same model that had similar issues. The grill is 4 + feet wide and abt 16 in long.
The worst 2004 Winnebago Vectra problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
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- Body2
Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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 algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- 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.
Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V608000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V471000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Winnebago Vectra 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
What 2004 Winnebago Vectra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Concerns with front center panel on 2004 winnebago vectra. *mr while driving the vehicle, after purchase, a rattle was noticed in the front area. It was revealed that the epoxy type glue used to attach the braces to the panel was failing and or coming apart. The panel could fly off and cause injury or damage. *sc
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Is the 2004 Winnebago Vectra reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Winnebago Vectra, close to a typical Vectra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Winnebago Vectra?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2004 Winnebago Vectra have?
3 recalls, covering equipment, seat belts and vehicle speed control.
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