Winnebago Chieftan 1979
Model Chieftan made in 1979 by Winnebago got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and visibility.
Model 1979
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V149000 | WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | from 08/01/1978 to 11/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 1783 | 01/05/1982 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/16/1981 | 12/22/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motorhomes.system: fuel; lp gas filler pipe.consequences of defect: the presence of gas vapors would create a potential foran explosion and fire which could result in personal injury.note: all electrical and lp gas appliances should be turned off when refuelinguntil corrective action has been taken. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V055000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 05/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 600 | 05/13/1980 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/08/1980 | 05/16/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install adequate shelf attachment screws at no cost to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motor homes.system: equipment; furnace shelf; attachment screws.consequences of defect: if the furnace was in operation and the dislodgedexhaust pipe went unnoticed, exhaust fumes could be released inside the motorhome and could cause asphyxiation. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/21/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1979 chieftan caught on fire. *ts the rv burned to the ground. *jb | |||