Winnebago Phasar 1989

Model Phasar made in 1989 by Winnebago got 26 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning steering .

Phasar year 1989

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1989

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
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
89V060000	WINNEBAGO IND., INC.	from 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	7688	05/23/1989	ODI	WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.	04/07/1989	04/25/1989
Defect Summary	Motorhomes are subject to road and engine vibrations.
Consequence Summary	Excessive vibration could fatigue power steering hosecausing a loss of power assist to the steering function.
Corrective Summary	Install a stabilizing bracket for the power steering hose.
Notes	System: power steering hose.vehicle description: h-body motorhomes equipped with gasoline engines.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
STEERING
EA89016	WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.	02/27/1989	04/12/1989	POWER STEERING HOSE	89V060000
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
05/08/1991		8
	Generator squeals when running.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
02/18/1991		8
	Intermittent stalling, also rough idle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
03/11/1992		1
	Installed new starter drive.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/07/1990		7
	Engine overheated.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/04/1989		4
	Excessive engine oil consumption.
05/27/1992		7
	Engine valve leak.
04/06/1992		6
	Replaced timing belt.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
07/01/1990
	Replaced cracked serpentine belt.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
12/13/1989		3
	Noisy exhaust system.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
03/01/1991		1
	Installed muffler.
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG SYSTEMS
07/05/1990		5
	Noisy lpg tank.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11/17/1989		7
	Right rear tail light cracked/leaked.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
06/20/1990		0
	Left brake light malfunctioned.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH
05/08/1991		8
	Flasher blinks fast when on left signal.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
01/12/1990
	Signal lights failed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
03/10/1992		0
	Replaced fuel filters.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
12/13/1989		3
	Driver's door pops open when driving. *ak
POWER TRAIN
08/12/1991		2
	Replaced upper speedometer cable.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
02/13/1991		3
	Transmission shift selector malfunctioned.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
04/06/1992		6
	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
05/22/1991		2
	Brakes noisy/squeak.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
03/10/1992		0
	Replaced rack and pinion steering.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
01/12/1990		2
	Front end misalignment, causing front tires to vibrate.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07/05/1990		5
	Cruise control fails to engage.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
02/18/1991		8
	Noisy heater fan motor.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
02/18/1991		8
	Windshield wipers failed to work properly.