1985 Winnebago Chieftan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Winnebago Chieftan. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Winnebago Chieftan. Newest first.
Vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel spurting
Analysis of the manufacturer information:it appears that the problem occurs on the winnebago motorhomes equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank and high undercarriage temperatures.analysis:fuel reservoir overpressure results when the motorhomes equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks are exposed to high undercarriage…
Analysis of the manufacturer information:it appears that the problem occurs on the winnebago motorhomes equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank and high undercarriage temperatures.analysis:fuel reservoir overpressure results when the motorhomes equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks are exposed to high undercarriage temperatures without a modified fuel cap and evaporative emission carbon canister.the existing components may not reduce the fuel pressurization that can rapidly buildup from the large surface area of the primary fuel tank.operating the vehicle from the auxiliary fuel tank with the primary tank full compounds the problem.high undercarriage temperatures increase the fuel vaporization.status:winnebago has recalled the suspect vehicles to allow venting theover pressure (87v-155).closed 1/6/88. #===
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 Chieftan model year
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