Winnebago Chieftan 1985

Model Chieftan made in 1985 by Winnebago got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1985

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
87V155000WINNEBAGO IND., INC.from 06/01/1985 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)904102/01/1987ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/01/198710/22/1987
Defect SummaryVehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Consequence SummaryThis creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective SummaryInstall an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.
NotesSystem: fuelvehicle description: class a motorhomes on chevrolet chassis.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA87018WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/22/198701/06/1988FUEL SPURTING88V013000
 There is no summary currently available
EA87018WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/22/198701/06/1988FUEL SPURTING87V155000
 There is no summary currently available