1986 Winnebago Centauri
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Winnebago Centauri. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.===
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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