1978 Winnebago VW5LGRT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Winnebago VW5LGRT. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1978 Winnebago VW5LGRT. Newest first.
The lounge table pedestals on the involved vehicles contain mounting screws which may have punctured the fuel tank. If a puncture IS present and the tank IS almost filled, the fuel could "slosh" and soak the interior flooring of the vehicle in the area of the tank.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the existing tank and the lounge table will be relocated free of charge.
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.