Home > Winnebago

1989 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

fuel tanks leak at the seams and/or baffle connections.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.

Recall Notes

winnebago will replace fuel tanks that are found to be leaking.

1988 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

fuel tanks leak at the seams and/or baffle connections.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.

Recall Notes

winnebago will replace fuel tanks that are found to be leaking.

1987 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.

Corrective Action

this creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

Recall Notes

install an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.

1986 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.

Corrective Action

this creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

Recall Notes

install an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.

1985 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.

Corrective Action

this creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

Recall Notes

install an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.

1982 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the area surrounding the gasoline filler pipe shroud may not be properly sealed. this may allow gas vapors to travel into the interior of the coach when refueling.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge.

1981 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the area surrounding the gasoline filler pipe shroud may not be properly sealed. this may allow gas vapors to travel into the interior of the coach when refueling.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge.

1980 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the area surrounding the gasoline filler pipe shroud may not be properly sealed. this may allow gas vapors to travel into the interior of the coach when refueling.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge.

1980 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

an insufficient number of attachment screws may have been used to secure the shelf that supports furnace. the shelf may settle or collapse under the weight of the furnace. this would, in turn, dislodge the furnace exhaust pipe.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install adequate shelf attachment screws at no cost to the owner.

1979 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the area surrounding the gasoline filler pipe shroud may not be properly sealed. this may allow gas vapors to travel into the interior of the coach when refueling.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge.

1979 Winnebago Chieftan

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

an insufficient number of attachment screws may have been used to secure the shelf that supports furnace. the shelf may settle or collapse under the weight of the furnace. this would, in turn, dislodge the furnace exhaust pipe.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install adequate shelf attachment screws at no cost to the owner.