4
recalls
The Winnebago Chieftan has 4 recalls covering 22,777 vehicles as reported; model year 1980 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1980: 2
Units affected
23K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Winnebago Chieftan by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 22K units
- Visibility1 · 600 units
Winnebago Chieftan recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1993 | Itasca Flyer, Suncruiser, Windcruiser; Winnebago Chieftan and 2 more (1988-1989): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 93V220000 | Fire | 11,353 |
| Oct 1, 1987 | Itasca Sunflyer, Windcruiser; Winnebago Chieftan, Elandan (1985-1987): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 87V155000 | Fire | 9,041 |
| Dec 16, 1981 | Winnebago Chieftan, Sunflyer (1979-1982): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 81V149000 | Other or not stated | 1,783 |
| May 8, 1980 | Winnebago Chieftan, Sunflyer (1979-1980): VisibilityNo. 80V055000 | Other or not stated | 600 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1989 Winnebago Chieftan recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1989 Winnebago Chieftan. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Winnebago Chieftan have?
4 recalls cover the Winnebago Chieftan, for 22,777 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Winnebago Chieftan?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 3 of the 12 safety complaints about the Winnebago Chieftan, then fuel system, gasoline (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.