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1989 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF

3 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs

93V220000 Dec 28, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
11,353 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
89V042000 Mar 22, 1989
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
DUE TO CONTACT OF THE METAL SLIDE OF THE LOWER DRAWER IN THE BEDROOM CLOSET WITH A 110-VOLT WIRE FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONVERTER, INSULATION MAY BE STRIPPED FROM THE WIRE.
Consequence
A SHORT COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPAIR TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH WIRE FROM ELECTRICAL CONVERTER.
23 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO IND., INC.
89V041000 Mar 21, 1989
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF BOLTS WAS USED TO FASTEN THE REAR AXLE TO THE FRAME RAILS.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE SPRING HANGER TO BECOME DETACHEDFROM THE RAILS AND CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME, CAUSINGLOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF FASTENING BOLTS.
23 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO IND., INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF

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 SUPER CHIEF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF across all model years (1988, 1989).

4 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF - Year by Year

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1989 (current) 3 0
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