1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
The 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF, potentially affecting up to 11,353 vehicles.
Recall 93V220000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,353 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL TANKS LEAK AT THE SEAMS AND/OR BAFFLE CONNECTIONS.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL REPLACE FUEL TANKS THAT ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL TANK LEAKS AT SEAM WHICH IS LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK. STRONG GASOLINE FUMES CAN BE SMELLED. WINNEBAGO INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE NO OPEN RECALLS AND THAT I MAY CONTACT A COMPANY BY THE NAME OF HELGESON (THE MANUFACTURER OF THESE FUEL TANKS) TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED HELGESON AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY DO NOT MANUFACTURE FUEL TANKS AND NEVER DID.*TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AT THE SEAMS OF THE FUEL TANK. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V220000 (COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Safety Rating for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF
- 1988 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF (current)
- 1989 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF — 0 complaints
- 1990 WINNEBAGO SUPER CHIEF — 2 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints