- The problem
- Motorhomes are subject to road and engine vibrations.
- The risk
- Excessive vibration could fatigue power steering hosecausing a loss of power assist to the steering function.
- The fix
- Install a stabilizing bracket for the power steering hose.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Winnebago Phasar Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Winnebago Phasar have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 1989 for the hose, piping, and connections.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Phasar year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Winnebago Phasar recalls 3
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
- The rear wheel brake lines are subject to damage from road debris which would cause brake fluid leakage. Consequence of defect: brake fluid loss could result in complete loss of the rear brakes and partial loss of the front brakes, which could cause an accident.
- The fix
- Replace rear brake lines with lines that provide protection from road debris.
- 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.
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Winnebago Phasar: every year compared
All Phasar years1985 Winnebago Phasar vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Winnebago Phasar | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1985 Winnebago Elandan | 2 | 1 | D | 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 1985 Winnebago Phasar
Does the 1985 Winnebago Phasar have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1985 Winnebago Phasar: hose, piping, and connections (April 1989); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 1986); rim (March 1985). 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 1985 Winnebago Phasar had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Winnebago Phasar a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Winnebago Phasar 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 1985 Winnebago Phasar 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