no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
1987 Winnebago ChieftanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 Winnebago Chieftan, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Winnebago Chieftan has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1987 Winnebago Chieftan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Winnebago.
Best & worst years
1987 vs. every other Chieftan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chieftan median. How we score
'72'79'80'81'82'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1987 Chieftan?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.