How many recalls does the 1988 Winnebago Chieftan have?

The 1988 Winnebago Chieftan has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Winnebago Chieftan has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Winnebago Chieftan?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1988 Winnebago Chieftan Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Winnebago Chieftan has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 11,353 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 93V220000 1993-12-28 11,353 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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Left front brake hose swells inside, causing brakes to overheat, resulting in vehicle pulling to the left. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 1995-08-25

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Winnebago Chieftan as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.