Winnebago Chieftain 1998
Model Chieftain made in 1998 by Winnebago got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, other and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V276006 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 631 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/03/2002 | 12/11/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V015000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/04/1997 to 01/26/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 741 | 03/06/1998 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 01/26/1998 | 02/04/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. a liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. the elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin february 16, 1998.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 7SB0029802A | 10/10/1997 | 6090380 | Information regarding the front license plate holes on the specified units may not accommodate all state license plates. *tt | 03/20/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 7SB0129803A | 06/16/1998 | 600986 | Subject on new room extension mechanism with synchronizing cylinder. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving in rain the air filter intake pulls water into the air filter causing engine to misfire and run poorly, unable to find correction for condition at this time. mjs | |||
| OTHER | |||
| Consumer states having problems with monoxide carbon. dealer was contacted. ts | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 03/12/1998 | 2 | 03/12/1998 | |
| Park brake system is periodically adjusted, if not fully engage, allowed the vehicle to roll. *bf the consumer stated the dealer found reservoir for the fluid empty and the converter to the pump was fluid of fluid and not making connections, also the pressure switch was leaking. a new switch, drums shoes and shaft were replaced, however in april 2001, the same problem recurred and the dealer adjusted the front brake shoe. *jb | |||
| 03/25/1998 | 1767 | 5 | 03/12/1998 |
| While parked and emergency and with the brake applied it disengaged. as a result, the vehicle rolled out of control. *ak the brake pads had burned out with no warning. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/25/1998 | 1767 | 5 | 03/12/1998 |
| While parked and emergency and with the brake applied it disengaged. as a result, the vehicle rolled out of control. *ak the brake pads had burned out with no warning. *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | ROCHESTER | 55901 | UNIVERSAL MARINE RV | 800 554 5033 |
| MN | ROCHESTER | 55901 | UNIVERSAL RV |