Winnebago Chieftain 2000

Model Chieftain made in 2000 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.

Model 2000

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
02V276006WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999V (Vehicle)631ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/03/200212/11/2002
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryNorcold 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
08V265000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/31/1999 to 08/06/2001V (Vehicle)93007/01/2008MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.06/13/200806/13/2008
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Consequence SummaryExtended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V128004WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000V (Vehicle)437005/25/2001ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/30/200105/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V273004WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/14/2000 to 09/15/2000V (Vehicle)655010/20/2000MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/13/200011/08/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
NotesOwner notification began october 20, 2000.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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
08/24/200545000101/21/2001
 Dt: the contact stated there was an electrical fire in the dashboard of motor home. the cause of the fire was the cable harness. fire department came and a report was taken. dealer has not been contacted yet. manufacturer took information and offered no help at their expense. *ak
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
 While driving at any speeds hydraulic jack will automatically start to lower itself, setting off a tiny alarm notifying consumer of what was going on.*ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01/01/2001103/01/2001
 Slide outs on the motor will at times automatically slide out. this problem can occur at anytime. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak *slc

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