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1991 Winnebago Elandan recalls & problems

The 1991 Winnebago Elandan has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentFeb 3, 1997

Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Recall 97V01200010,590 vehicles

Problem
THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER HOIST COMPONENTS CAN BECOME LOOSE WHILE TRAVELING AND ALLOW THE SPARE TIRE TO MOVE FROM ITS STORED POSITION TO THE ROAD SURFACE.
Risk
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Fix
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
EquipmentMar 17, 1992

Electrical

Recall 92V037000383 vehicles

Problem
THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENTS WERE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT FIVE THREADED FASTENERS IN THE UPPER FRONT EDGE OF THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO THE SHEET METAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENT.
Risk
THE UNSUPPORTED SHEET METAL OF THE COMPARTMENT MAYFATIGUE, AND ALLOW THE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY TO DROP TO THE ROAD SURFACE, RESULTINGIN POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix
INSTALL THREADED FASTENERS TO SUPPORT THE SHEET METAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
TiresSidewall1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.