1998 Winnebago Chieftain
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 Winnebago Chieftain. Newest first.
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 potential fire. the response times of the sensor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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 occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Vehicle description: motor homes. a liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. the elevated temperature the hose IS exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Parking brake
Park brake system IS periodically adjusted, if not fully engage, allowed the vehicle to roll. *bf the consumer stated the dealer found reservoir for the fluid empty and the converter to the pump was fluid of fluid and not making connections, also the pressure switch was leaking. A new switch…
Park brake system IS periodically adjusted, if not fully engage, allowed the vehicle to roll. *bf the consumer stated the dealer found reservoir for the fluid empty and the converter to the pump was fluid of fluid and not making connections, also the pressure switch was leaking. A new switch, drums shoes and shaft were replaced, however in april 2001, the same problem recurred and the dealer adjusted the front brake shoe. *jb
- Parking brake · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
While parked and emergency and with the brake applied it disengaged. as a result, the vehicle rolled out of control. *ak the brake pads had burned out with no warning. *sc *jb
- Unknown or other
Consumer states having problems with monoxide carbon. Dealer was contacted. ts
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
While driving in rain the air filter intake pulls water into the air filter causing engine to misfire and run poorly, unable to find correction for condition at this time. Mjs
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.
- 10251128Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 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.
- 6090380Information regarding the front license plate holes on the specified units may not accommodate all state license plates.
- 600986Subject on new room extension mechanism with synchronizing cylinder.
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