1987 Winnebago Winnebago recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Suspension
What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. THE BOLTS, WASHERS, AND NUTS USED TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL REAR SWAY BAR ARE INCORRECT.
What could happen: FASTENERS MAY SEPARATE AND ALLOW REAR SWAY BAR TO FALLTO THE ROAD SURFACE, CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1987 WINNEBAGO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 89V016000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Summary: THE BOLTS, WASHERS, AND NUTS USED TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL REAR SWAY BAR ARE INCORRECT.
Consequence: FASTENERS MAY SEPARATE AND ALLOW REAR SWAY BAR TO FALLTO THE ROAD SURFACE, CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
Notes: SYSTEM: REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES MOUNTED ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITHTHE SENSORIDE SYSTEM/PARK LEVEL OPTION.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. THE OPTIONAL RIDE SYSTEM COMPONENT CAN ABRADE THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ROUTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING TO THE CROSSMEMBER TO THE REAR OF THE REAR AXLE.
What could happen: ABRASION MAY CAUSE HOSE TO LOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE REARWHEEL BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1987 WINNEBAGO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 89V015000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: THE OPTIONAL RIDE SYSTEM COMPONENT CAN ABRADE THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ROUTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING TO THE CROSSMEMBER TO THE REAR OF THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence: ABRASION MAY CAUSE HOSE TO LOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE REARWHEEL BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: RELOCATE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE INCORRECT FASTENERS.
Notes: SYSTEM: FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES MOUNTED ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITHTHE SENSORIDE SYSTEM/PARK LEVEL OPTION.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1987 Winnebago Winnebago owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (3), Brakes (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Lights (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
08/03/2001 · Engine · fire
ENGINE STOPPED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER NOTICED A CLICKING SOUND RIGHT WHEN ENGINE STOPPED. SAW SMOKE AND VACATED MOTOR HOME, AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. HEAD GASKET CRACKED AND OIL GOT ONTO ENGINE AND STARTED A FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
02/16/1984 · Engine
PULLEYS MISALIGNED, CAUSING POWER STEERING BELT TO BREAK.
02/16/1984 · Brakes
PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE. *AW
02/16/1984 · Engine
MUFFLER DISCONNECTED/HANGING LOOSELY.
02/16/1984 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO PARK/2ND GEAR.
02/16/1984 · Lights
MECHANICAL ABRASION WORE THROUGH BRAKE LIGHT INSULATION, BLOWING FUSE, CAUSING FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL.