| Make : WINNEBAGO | Model : CHIEFTAN | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19780901 - 19800501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V055000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800513 | Date Received by ODI: 19800508 | Date Added to Database: 19800516 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT SCREWS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE SHELF THAT SUPPORTS FURNACE. THE SHELF MAY SETTLE OR COLLAPSE UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE FURNACE. THIS WOULD, IN TURN, DISLODGE THE FURNACE EXHAUST PIPE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELF ATTACHMENT SCREWS AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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