2004 Winnebago Chieftain Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chieftain years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2004 Winnebago Chieftain so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2004 Winnebago Chieftain recalls (3)
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Equipment
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.
Risk: Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began january 7, 2005. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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.
Other Winnebago Chieftain years
← 2003 Chieftain · 2005 Chieftain →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chieftain | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Chieftain | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Chieftain | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Chieftain | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Chieftain | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Chieftain | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Chieftain | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Chieftain | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Chieftain | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Chieftain | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Chieftain | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 Chieftain | 13 | 3 |
| 1998 Chieftain | 4 | 3 |
| 1997 Chieftain | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Chieftain | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Winnebago Chieftain?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Winnebago Chieftain?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Winnebago Chieftain a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chieftain model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.