Winnebago Chieftan 1980

Model Chieftan made in 1980 by Winnebago got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, visibility.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
81V149000WINNEBAGO IND., INC.from 08/01/1978 to 11/01/1981V (Vehicle)178301/05/1982MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/16/198112/22/1981
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe gas filler pipe shroud will be resealed without charge.
NotesVehicle 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
80V055000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 09/01/1978 to 05/01/1980V (Vehicle)60005/13/1980MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.05/08/198005/16/1980
Defect SummaryAn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install adequate shelf attachment screws at no cost to the owner.
NotesVehicle 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.