1985 Winnebago Centauri
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Winnebago Centauri. Newest first.
Motorhomes are subject to road and engine vibrations.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Excessive vibration could fatigue power steering hosecausing a loss of power assist to the steering function.
Remedy
Install a stabilizing bracket for the power steering hose.
The rear wheel brake lines are subject to damage from road debris which would cause brake fluid leakage. consequence of defect: brake fluid loss could result in complete loss of the rear brakes and partial loss of the front brakes, which…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace rear brake lines with lines that provide protection from road debris.
The steel wheel rims may crack and break. consequence of defect: broken wheel rims could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and result in an accident.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the four (4) steel rims plus the spare tire rim with michelin rims.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear wheel bearings fail
There is no summary currently available
- Power steering hose
Summary:according to winnebago, road and engine vibration may causefailure of the power steering high pressure hose in certain h bodyvehicles.winnebago has stated that a metal elbow in the hose assemblymay fatigue.to remedy this, winnebago has developed a stablizing bracketto alleviate relative motion of the…
Summary:according to winnebago, road and engine vibration may causefailure of the power steering high pressure hose in certain h bodyvehicles.winnebago has stated that a metal elbow in the hose assemblymay fatigue.to remedy this, winnebago has developed a stablizing bracketto alleviate relative motion of the components.production models modifiedon august 9, 1989.leakage of the power assist hydraulic fluid will not cause a loss insteering.it IS anticipated that power assist will degrade gradually,depending on the size of the opening, and the amount of steering assistrequired (i.e. Low speed parking maneuvers).the primary risk IS thathydraulic fluid atomized under pressure from the power steering hose willcontact an ignition source resulting in a fire.the affected joint islocated below the mid line of the engine compartment, however,circumstances may cause the atomized fluid to contact an ignition source(exhaust, wiring, etc.).by letter dated march 30, 1989, winnebago announced the recall of theeffected h body motorhomes.===
- Diesel engine runaway
Analysis of manufacturer's information:the turbo diesel engine accounts for over 80% of the diesel equipped subject vehicles.winnebago states that positive crankcase ventilation obstruction, partial air filter obstruction,overfilling the crankcase, defective o ring seal in the brake master cylinder to brake booster…
Analysis of manufacturer's information:the turbo diesel engine accounts for over 80% of the diesel equipped subject vehicles.winnebago states that positive crankcase ventilation obstruction, partial air filter obstruction,overfilling the crankcase, defective o ring seal in the brake master cylinder to brake booster joint, and a defective turbo feed bearing seal may cause oil to be forced into the turbocharger intake. Winnebago believes that the isolated occurrences are instances of owner abuse or lack of proper maintenance.analysis:review of winnebago's response to the occ special order and the odi complaints indicates that no safety defect trend IS developing. Three or four years of vehicle usage/exposure has resulted in only 3 reports out of nearly 7,000 vehicles (0.04%).this rate and review of the reports, supports winnebago's position that the problem IS isolated instances of maintenance problems.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10226724Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593Service 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.
- 10199382Service 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.
- 10199381Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- 10199380General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Every Winnebago Centauri model year
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