1984 Winnebago Phasar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Winnebago Phasar. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1984 Winnebago Phasar. Newest first.
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.
Fuel tank may overflow and leak if filled to or past its normal maximum capacity. Excess fuel would escape through the air vent on the tank.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
All recall vehicles will have a new fuel tank vent installed at no cost. Some loss in fuel tank capacity will be noticed after the correction.
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
- 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 Phasar model year
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