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1986 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 5 TSBs

87V155000 Oct 1, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
9,041 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO IND., INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
TIRES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Dec 19, 2000
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL VENTING PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TO DEALER BECAUSE OF RECALL 87V155, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *SLC
TIRES Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 17, 2000
ON A TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA HAD ONE TIRE START TO SEPARATE, 3 OTHERS ACTUALLY LOST THE TREAD. ALL WERE RELATIVELY NEW TIRES WITH PROBABLY LESS THAN 5000 MILES. TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 75PSI (MAX 80) AND WERE NOT OVERLOADED. ALL TREAD LOSSES WERE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND AT LESS THAN POSTED SPEEDS.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 22, 1998
Incident date: Jul 26, 1998
JULY 26, 1998 WAS WESTBOUND ON I-90 WAS OF STRUGIS, SD TO SEATTLE, WA WHEN A PASSING MOTORIST SIGNALED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH RV OR TOWCAR. UPON STOPPING IMMEDIATELY, EXITED VEHICLE AND STARTED VISUAL INSPECTION. HEARD A SOUND OF FUEL IGNITION FROM LEFT REAR SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER FUEL FILL ... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT4
160000 STRUCTURE1
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.

WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN across all model years (1979, 1989).

11 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1992 0 2 View
1991 0 3 View
1990 0 1 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 1 View
1987 1 1 View
1986 (current) 1 3
1985 1 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 2 1 View
1972 0 1 View

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