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Winnebago CHIEFTAN recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

7 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1979 to 1992 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1979
2
1980
2
1981
1
1982
1
1985
1
1986
1
1987
1
1988
1
1989
1
1991
0
1992
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19792
19802
19811
19821
19851
19861
19871
19881
19891
19910
19920

1979: 2; 1980: 2; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 1; 1988: 1; 1989: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 0

Year-by-year records

Winnebago CHIEFTAN model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197912Not available
1980020
198101-1
1982010
198501Not available
1986210
1987010
1988110
1989010
199120Not available
1992100

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

80V055000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Reported: 1980-05-08 (May 8, 1980) · Model years: 1979, 1980

AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE SHELF THAT SUPPORTS FURNACE. THE SHELF MAY SETTLE OR COLLAPSE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE FURNACE. THIS WOULD, IN TURN, DISLODGE THE FURNACE EXHAUST PIPE.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELF ATTACHMENT SCREWS AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.

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81V149000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Reported: 1981-12-16 (December 16, 1981) · Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

THE AREA SURROUNDING THE GASOLINE FILLER PIPE SHROUD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED. THIS MAY ALLOW GAS VAPORS TO TRAVEL INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE COACH WHEN REFUELING.

Remedy: THE GAS FILLER PIPE SHROUD WILL BE RESEALED WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
87V155000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 1987-10-01 (October 1, 1987) · Model years: 1985, 1986, 1987

VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.

Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL VENTING SYSTEM TO MAIN FUEL TANK TO VENT THE SUPPLEMENTAL PRESSURE.

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93V220000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 1993-12-28 (December 28, 1993) · Model years: 1988, 1989

FUEL TANKS LEAK AT THE SEAMS AND/OR BAFFLE CONNECTIONS.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL REPLACE FUEL TANKS THAT ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING.

NHTSA campaign record ↗