Park brake system is periodically adjusted, if not fully engage, allowed the vehicle to roll. *bf the consumer stated the dealer found reservoir for the fluid empty and the converter to the pump was fluid of fluid and not making connections, also the pressure switch was leaking. A new switch, drums shoes and shaft were replaced, however in april 2001, the same problem recurred and the dealer adjusted the front brake shoe.
The worst 1998 Winnebago Chieftain problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes2
- Fuel system1
Recalls 3
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began during december 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
- Risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005 or winnebago at 641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 02V276006 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes. A liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. The elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.
- Risk
- Lp gas leakage could ignite and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the flexible hose outside of the range box.
Recall number 98V015000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Winnebago Chieftain 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
- Subject on new room extension mechanism with synchronizing cylinder
- Information regarding the front license plate holes on the specified units may not accommodate all state...
What 1998 Winnebago Chieftain owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While parked and emergency and with the brake applied it disengaged. As a result, the vehicle rolled out of control. *ak the brake pads had burned out with no warning. *sc
Consumer states having problems with monoxide carbon. Dealer was contacted. Ts
While driving in rain the air filter intake pulls water into the air filter causing engine to misfire and run poorly, unable to find correction for condition at this time. Mjs
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Is the 1998 Winnebago Chieftain reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Winnebago Chieftain, 4.0 times a typical Chieftain model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Winnebago Chieftain?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Winnebago Chieftain have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.
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