- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Winnebago Chieftain Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Winnebago Chieftain have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Chieftain year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Winnebago Chieftain recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2011 Winnebago Chieftain yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Winnebago Chieftain: every year compared
All Chieftain years2011 Winnebago Chieftain vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Winnebago Chieftain | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2011 Winnebago Adventurer | 3 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Winnebago Journey | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Winnebago Aspect | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Winnebago Journey Express | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Winnebago Tour | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Winnebago Itasca | 1 | 0 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Winnebago Chieftain
Does the 2011 Winnebago Chieftain have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Winnebago Chieftain: equipment (October 2010). 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 2011 Winnebago Chieftain had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Winnebago Chieftain a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Winnebago Chieftain 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.
Which Winnebago Chieftain years have the most complaints?
1999 (13), 1998 (4), 2000 (4). See every Winnebago Chieftain year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Winnebago Chieftain 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