2009 Winnebago Chalet Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 22, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chalet years
Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Winnebago Chalet. That is the most of any Chalet model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Winnebago Chalet problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1 · ~2,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%2,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2009 Winnebago Chalet recalls (2)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:tank assemblyAug 22, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V433000 · 418 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 winnebago access, access premier, chalet and model year 2011 itasca impulse, and impulse silver motor homes manufactured from march 5, 2008, through april 28, 2011. These vehicles may have the potential for the propane supply hose to make contact with the metal door frame.

Risk: Contact with the door frame may wear through the hose causing a propane leak, which could ignite and result in personal injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will check to make sure the propane supply hose is not damaged and replace it if necessary and add a clamp to route hose away from any unfriendly surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 19, 2011. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Equipment:other:labelsJul 11, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V337000 · 1,040 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain my 2008-2009 motor homes built on my 2008 ford e450 chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the vehicle certification label reflects the incorrect tire pressure.

Risk: Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications and tire inflation recommendations can result in tire damage and vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners will be provided with correct vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. A dealer can install this label for owners if they so desire. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chalet 1935. The tire brand was mission and the tire size was st205/175/r14 (4yb3ci1c1407). The contact noticed that the belt separated inside the tire. The tires were purchased brand new in february 2009. The contact tried reaching the dealer; however, they are out of…

Tires · received Jun 15, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10406995

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Winnebago Chalet?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Winnebago Chalet?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2009 Winnebago Chalet a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chalet model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.