1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN
3 recalls, 15 complaints - 7 TSBs
10V525000 Oct 26, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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... Read more
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 DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC... Read more
08V265000 Jun 13, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING MY 1999-2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM, MY 1999-2001 CHIEFTAIN, MY 2000-2001 BRAVE, MY 2001 JOURNEY MY 2000 MINNIE WINNIE, MY 2000-2002 ITASCA HORIZON, MY 1999 SUNCRUISER, MY 2001 SUNFLYER, AND MY 2000 SUNRISE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATI... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101... Read more
02V276006 Dec 3, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCC... Read more
Consequence
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAG... Read more
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Apr 11, 2012
THE LEFT SIDE THE ROOF CAME LOOSE SITTING IN STORAGE FROM WINDS OF A LESSER SPEED THAN IF ONE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH. THERE HAS BEEN CASES WHERE THE ROOF ON THESE MODELS HAVE CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THE ROOF MEMBRANE IS BIG ENOUGH TO BLOCK A FOLLOWING VEHICLES VIEW IF IT WERE TO COME OFF IN TRAFFIC. T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Jul 6, 2006
JUNE 2005 MY WIFE AND I WERE LEAVING ROSWELL NM IN OUR 1999 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME WHEN WE EXPERIENCED A LOUD POPPING NOISE. I CALLED OUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CARRIER AND WAS DIRECTED TO A REPAIR FACILITY A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY. AFTER LISTENING TO THE NOISE AND LOOKING UNDER THE VEHICLE THEY DETERMINED ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Jul 3, 2006
Incident date: Jun 25, 2006
I DOWNLOADED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V246111, WHICH REFERS TO A DEFECT IN THE STEERING LINKAGE ON MY 1999 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME WHICH IS BUILT ON A 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO LOCAL FORD DEALERS, FORD'S NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, FORD'S TRUCK CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, AN... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jul 3, 2006
Incident date: Jun 25, 2006
I DOWNLOADED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V246111, WHICH REFERS TO A DEFECT IN THE STEERING LINKAGE ON MY 1999 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME WHICH IS BUILT ON A 1999 FORD HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO LOCAL FORD DEALERS, FORD'S NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, FORD'S TRUCK CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 13, 2005
Incident date: Nov 25, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE SMOKE WAS A RESULT OF FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN THE FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A ... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Dec 13, 2005
Incident date: Nov 25, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE SMOKE WAS A RESULT OF FIRE UNDERNEATH THE DASH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTAIN THE FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A ... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
DEFECTS INVOLVING 1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN'S DUCT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL FRESH WATER TANK AND THE MOTORHOME.*MR THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE OPENING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MOTORHOME ALLOWED DIRT, WATER, INSECTS AND RODENTS COMPLETE ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTORHOME. THE MANUFACT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jun 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 24, 2002
ROOF BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. REAR STRUCTURE HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO FAULTY STEEL AND CONSTRUCTION. *JB
TIRES
Feb 3, 2003
Incident date: Mar 25, 2002
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE TIRE BLOWOUTS ON 2 OF THE 6 TIRES.*JB
TIRES
Jan 8, 2003
Incident date: Mar 25, 2002
2 OF 6 OF THE ORIGINAL TIRE HAVE EXPERIENCED BLOWOUTS (MICHELIN 235/80 X 22.5 XRV TIRES). FIRST TIRE BLEWOUT ON RIGHT HAND INSIDE REAR DUAL (TIRE DOT # B6BJBVJX078, TIRE DEPTH REMAINING IS 12/32 INCHES), THE SECOND BLOWOUT OCCURRED ON OCT. 27, 2002 WITH 30770 MILES, THIS BLOWOUT WAS ON THE LEFT REA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Mar 6, 2002
WHILE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE WITH THE HANDLE SUPPORT, THE HANDLE ON THE MOTOR HOME GAVE WAY-CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL. *YD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC AND OBVIOUSLY UNDER DEIGNED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRACKETS ... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
I WILL FAX COMPLETE DETAIL AS IT EXCEEDS 2000 CHARACTERS 04/27/01 AM PLEASE ATTACH TO THIS FORM FAX TO 202-366-7882. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE IS B5.9 HAS HAD CRACKED FUEL LINES CAUSING LEAK, CUMMINS SAYS NO RECALL. *AK
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 15, 1999
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE MAGIC CHIEF COOK TOP RANGE. WHENEVER FRONT BURNER IS USED THE HEAT FROM THE BURNER CAUSES THE GAS VALVE TO STICK AND UNABLE TO TURN OFF. HAD TO TURN OFF MAIN VALVE FROM OUTSIDE IN ORDE R TO TURN OFF GAS. LET IT COOL, AND THEN RAN THE VALVE OFF FROM INSIDE. MANUFACTURER NOTI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 23, 1999
ROOF STRUCTURE WAS POPPING OFF DUE TO IMPROPER FACTORY INSTALLATION. MJS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service 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.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service 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.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
7SB0079903X
Aug 6, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTELLITEC POWERLINE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *TT
WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN across all model years (1994, 2011).
36
Total Recalls
25
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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