Winnebago Winnebago 1987
Model Winnebago made in 1987 by Winnebago got 6 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1987
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 | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V015000 | WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | from 09/01/1987 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1300 | 03/06/1989 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/03/1989 | 02/13/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The optional ride system component can abrade the flexible brake hose that is routed from the differential housing to the crossmember to the rear of the rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Abrasion may cause hose to lose brake fluid and the rearwheel brakes to become inoperable, increasing stopping distance which may resultin an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Relocate flexible brake hose and replace incorrect fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: flexible brake hose.vehicle description: motorhomes mounted on chevrolet chassis and equipped withthe sensoride system/park level option. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V016000 | WINNEBAGO IND., INC. | from 09/01/1987 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 1300 | 03/06/1989 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/02/1989 | 02/10/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts, washers, and nuts used to install the optional rear sway bar are incorrect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fasteners may separate and allow rear sway bar to fallto the road surface, causing a road hazard which may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace incorrect fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear sway bar bushings.vehicle description: motorhomes mounted on chevrolet chassis and equipped withthe sensoride system/park level option. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/03/1995 | |||
| Engine stopped while traveling on the highway. consumer noticed a clicking sound right when engine stopped. saw smoke and vacated motor home, and it caught on fire. head gasket cracked and oil got onto engine and started a fire. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/16/1984 | 4 | ||
| Pulleys misaligned, causing power steering belt to break. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/16/1984 | 4 | ||
| Muffler disconnected/hanging loosely. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 02/16/1984 | 4 | ||
| Mechanical abrasion wore through brake light insulation, blowing fuse, causing failure of cruise control. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 02/16/1984 | 4 | ||
| Parking brake failed to engage. *aw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/16/1984 | 4 | ||
| Transmission fails to go into park/2nd gear. | |||