1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN Structurebody Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN
2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THE LEFT SIDE THE ROOF CAME LOOSE SITTING IN STORAGE FROM WINDS OF A LESSER SPEED THAN IF ONE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH. THERE HAS BEEN CASES WHERE THE ROOF ON THESE MODELS HAVE CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THE ROOF MEMBRANE IS BIG ENOUGH TO BLOCK A FOLLOWING VEHICLES VIEW IF IT WERE TO COME OFF IN TRAFFIC. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. IT IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A DEATH OCCURS DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTIONING BODY PART. LAWS IN SOME STATES ARE VERY STRICT IN SECURING LOADS, THIS MALFUNCTION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY WINNEBAGO. *TR
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ROOF STRUCTURE WAS POPPING OFF DUE TO IMPROPER FACTORY INSTALLATION. MJS
Other 1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN Problem Areas
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint