1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA
The 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Parking Brake (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA, potentially affecting up to 18,461 vehicles.
Recall 10V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 18,461 vehicles 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. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AWHILE AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE CABLE. UPON RETURNING HOME FROM THE TRIP, THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR FOR THE AUTO PARK WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE MOTORHOME WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AGAIN, THEY REPLACED TWO SWITCHES, THE BRAKE SHOES FOR A SECOND TIME AND A REAR SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 08/29/06. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AWHILE AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE CABLE. UPON RETURNING HOME FROM THE TRIP, THE DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR FOR THE AUTO PARK WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE MOTORHOME WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AGAIN, THEY REPLACED TWO SWITCHES, THE BRAKE SHOES FOR A SECOND TIME AND A REAR SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 08/29/06. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7SB002-24-01A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO VECTRA
- 1993 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 1 complaint
- 1994 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 4 complaints
- 1995 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 1 complaint
- 1996 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 1 complaint
- 1997 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 0 complaints
- 1998 WINNEBAGO VECTRA (current)
- 1999 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 0 complaints
- 2000 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 0 complaints
- 2001 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 0 complaints
- 2002 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 0 complaints
- 2003 WINNEBAGO VECTRA — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints