- 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
1986 Winnebago Phasar Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Winnebago Phasar have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 1989 for the hose, piping, and connections.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Phasar year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Winnebago Phasar 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
- An interference with the fit of the wheel to the front hub lugs could result in loosening of the lug nuts while driving. Consequence of defect: loosened wheel lug nuts may cause the wheel to become detached from the motorhome which results in loss of steering control and cause an accident.
- The fix
- Replace wheel rims with rims that do not interfere.
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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 Phasar: every year compared
All Phasar years1986 Winnebago Phasar vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Winnebago Phasar | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1986 Winnebago Chieftan | 3 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Winnebago Winnebago | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Winnebago Elandan | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1986 Winnebago Phasar
Does the 1986 Winnebago Phasar have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1986 Winnebago Phasar: hose, piping, and connections (April 1989); hubcap / cover (June 1986). 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 1986 Winnebago Phasar had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Winnebago Phasar a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1986 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