1986 Winnebago Chieftan
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 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 1986 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle IS experiencing a fuel venting problem, the consumer has taken to dealer because of recall 87v155, however the dealer states that his vehicle IS not included in recall. *slc
- Tires
On a trip to pennsylvania had one tire start to separate, 3 others actually lost the tread. all were relatively new tires with probably less than 5000 miles. tires were inflated to 75psi (max 80) and were not overloaded. all tread losses were on interstate highways and at less than posted…
On a trip to pennsylvania had one tire start to separate, 3 others actually lost the tread. all were relatively new tires with probably less than 5000 miles. tires were inflated to 75psi (max 80) and were not overloaded. all tread losses were on interstate highways and at less than posted speeds. damage to motor home was extensive, causing holes in the floor of the vehicle behind the tires. the final tread loss caused a fuel line to be ruptured and wire bundles to be destroyed and created an additional safety hazard.( dot number: uporb37037 tire size: 235/85r16 )
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
July 26, 1998 was westbound on I-90 was of strugis, sd to seattle, wa when a passing motorist signaled that something was wrong with rv or towcar. upon stopping immediately, exited vehicle and started visual inspection. heard a sound of fuel ignition from left rear side of vehicle under fuel fill…
July 26, 1998 was westbound on I-90 was of strugis, sd to seattle, wa when a passing motorist signaled that something was wrong with rv or towcar. upon stopping immediately, exited vehicle and started visual inspection. heard a sound of fuel ignition from left rear side of vehicle under fuel fill door immediately above exhaust pipe. flame consumed vehicle in about 25 minutes. was able to get wife & two dogs our and unhook towcar. lost averything except clothes on our backs, no id's. First trip in vehicle. heard of class action lawsuit against winnebago in late 80'S concerning a potential fire hazard. any info available? Please advise where to find additional info. thanks.
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
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.