1988 Winnebago Super Chief
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Winnebago Super Chief. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Winnebago Super Chief. Newest first.
Fuel tanks leak at the seams and/or baffle connections.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy
Winnebago will replace fuel tanks that are found to be leaking.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel tank leaks at seam which IS located along the bottom of fuel tank. strong gasoline fumes can be smelled. winnebago informed me that they have no open recalls and that I may contact a company by the name of helgeson (the manufacturer of these fuel tanks) to purchase a replacement. I contacted helgeson and they informed me that they do not manufacture fuel tanks and never did.*tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 winnebago super chief rv. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at the seams of the fuel tank. he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign ID number 93v220000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). the manufacturer stated that they would not honor the recall to repair his vehicle. the failure mileage was 44,000.
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.
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