Winnebago Chieftain — Accessories
High risk
Oct 26, 2010
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain refrigerators used in Recreational Vehicles (RVs) contain either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to interrupt power when it detects high temperatures that could lea
Also affects: Winnebago Vectra, Itasca Sunstar, Winnebago Ultimate Freedom, Itasca Meridian, Winnebago Luxor
Winnebago Chieftain — Other
High risk
Jul 23, 2009
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution t
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Chieftain — Brakes
High risk
Jun 24, 2009
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain motorhomes, the brake calipers may stick in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end which, if undetected, could eventually lea
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Chieftain — Other
High risk
Jun 24, 2008
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution t
Also affects: Winnebago Ultimate Advantage, Itasca Suncruiser, Winnebago Ultimate Freedom, Itasca Horizon, Itasca Sunrise
Winnebago Chieftain — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 21, 2004
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Certain motorhomes may have insufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line and frame cross member intersect. The cross member may wear into the fuel line and cause a leak w
Also affects: Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova, Itasca Sunrise, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Chieftain — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 2004
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the seat belts do not meet the strength requirements of CMVSS 209. In the event of a crash, the seat belt buckle could release, leaving the occupant unrestrain
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Meridian, Itasca Suncruiser, Itasca Sunflyer, Itasca Sunova
Winnebago Chieftain — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles equipped with Am-Safe safety belt assemblies, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupa
Also affects: Winnebago Minnie Winnie, Winnebago Sunrise, Winnebago Minnie, Winnebago Brave Se, Winnebago Adventurer
Winnebago Chieftain — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 23, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the lap belt buckles may have damaged or deformed areas on the pawl in the buckle. The deformation is such that during engagement, the connector may be unable
Also affects: Itasca Horizon, Itasca Ultimate Advantage, Itasca Ultimate Freedom, Winnebago Adventurer Se, Winnebago Brave
Winnebago Chieftain — Structure
High risk
May 15, 1990
Model years: 1989
On certain vehicles, some welds may not have been completed in the right rear frame support extension structure. While towing a vehicle or trailer, this could cause the hitch assem
Also affects: Itasca Sunflyer
Winnebago Chieftain — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 9, 1982
Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Possibility that area surrounding the gasoline filler pipe shroud is not properly sealed, allowing gasoline vapours to travel into the interior of the coach when refueling. This si
Also affects: Itasca Sunflyer
Winnebago Chieftain — Other
High risk
Nov 4, 1980
Model years: 1979, 1980
Certain vehicles may be equipped with an insufficient number of attachment screws used to secure the shelf supporting the furnace. This could result in the shelf and furnace settli
Also affects: Itasca Sunflyer
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