CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Winnebago Chieftan has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Winnebago Chieftan recalls
Most common 1986 Winnebago Chieftan problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL VENTING PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN TO DEALER BECAUSE OF RECALL 87V155, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *SLC
ON A TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA HAD ONE TIRE START TO SEPARATE, 3 OTHERS ACTUALLY LOST THE TREAD. ALL WERE RELATIVELY NEW TIRES WITH PROBABLY LESS THAN 5000 MILES. TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 75PSI (MAX 80) AND WERE NOT OVERLOADED. ALL TREAD LOSSES WERE ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND AT LESS THAN POSTED SPEEDS. DAMAGE TO MOTOR HOME WAS EXTENSIVE, CAUSING HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE BEHIND THE TIRES. THE FINAL TREAD LOSS CAUSED A FUEL LINE TO BE RUPTURED AND WIRE BUNDLES TO BE DESTROYED AND CREATED AN ADDITIONAL SAFETY HAZARD.( DOT NUMBER: UPORB37037 TIRE SIZE: 235/85R16 )
JULY 26, 1998 WAS WESTBOUND ON I-90 WAS OF STRUGIS, SD TO SEATTLE, WA WHEN A PASSING MOTORIST SIGNALED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH RV OR TOWCAR. UPON STOPPING IMMEDIATELY, EXITED VEHICLE AND STARTED VISUAL INSPECTION. HEARD A SOUND OF FUEL IGNITION FROM LEFT REAR SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER FUEL FILL DOOR IMMEDIATELY ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE. FLAME CONSUMED VEHICLE IN ABOUT 25 MINUTES. WAS ABLE TO GET WIFE & TWO DOGS OUR AND UNHOOK TOWCAR. LOST AVERYTHING EXCEPT CLOTHES ON OUR BACKS, NO ID'S. FIRST TRIP IN VEHICLE. HEARD OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST WINNEBAGO IN LATE 80'S CONCERNING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ANY INFO AVAILABLE? PLEASE ADVISE WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFO. THANKS.
1986 Winnebago Chieftan questions
Does the 1986 Winnebago Chieftan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Winnebago Chieftan: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Winnebago Chieftan?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Winnebago Chieftan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.