Winnebago Winnebago 1979
Model Winnebago made in 1979 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.
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 - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V209000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/01/1979 to 09/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 09/26/1979 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/18/1979 | 12/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to the operation of the dual fuel option there exists the potential for backfire through the carburetor. this can cause carburetor damage due to excessive pressures. also, fuel leakage could occur when the system is reverting to gasoline fuel operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a new air filter and spark arrester directly adjacent to the l.p. carburetor to provide increased air flow capacity. this will minimize backfire potential and eliminate the possibility for excessive pressure build-up in the carburetor. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with engines using dual fuel l.p. gasconversion options.system: engine; carburetor.consequences of defect: a fire could result and cause personal injury tooccupants. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V028000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/1979 to 01/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 5167 | 03/27/1981 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/03/1981 | 03/17/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The control (servo) cable may be incorrectly aligned with the throttle control lever. this condition could cause the speed control to fail to disengage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The c ontrol cable will be realigned and the throttle control lever will be replaced with a new part to ensure proper alignment. t his will be done at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motor homes.system: equipment; electronic speed control.consequences of defect: should speed control fail to disengage, driver will nothave any control in reducing engine speed and could have an accident.note: all drivers are cautioned not to engage speed control until vehicle hasbeen checked and proper modifications have been made. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Water heater leaks. *sd | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Wheel on driver's side locked. *sd | |||