- The problem
- The steel wheel rims may crack and break. Consequence of defect: broken wheel rims could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and result in an accident.
- The fix
- Replace the four (4) steel rims plus the spare tire rim with michelin rims.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Winnebago Centauri Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Winnebago Centauri have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1985 for the rim.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Centauri year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Winnebago Centauri recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Fuel tank may overflow and leak if filled to or past its normal maximum capacity. Excess fuel would escape through the air vent on the tank.
- The fix
- All recall vehicles will have a new fuel tank vent installed at no cost. Some loss in fuel tank capacity will be noticed after the correction.
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Winnebago Centauri: every year compared
All Centauri years1983 Winnebago Centauri vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Winnebago Centauri | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1983 Winnebago Warrior | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1983 Winnebago Centauri
Does the 1983 Winnebago Centauri have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1983 Winnebago Centauri: rim (March 1985); tank assembly (November 1983). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1983 Winnebago Centauri had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Winnebago Centauri a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Winnebago Centauri year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1983 Winnebago Centauri has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data