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1981 Winnebago Warrior recalls & complaints

1 recall on file (0 high risk). Normal for this age of vehicle — just make sure they're done.
1recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

1 safety recall, most serious first

Moderate Campaign 81V128000 · announced 21/10/1981 (44 years ago)

1. Equipment

What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. THE SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.

What could happen:

The fix: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BUNK SUPPORTS AND RELATED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1981 WARRIOR.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 81V128000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Summary: THE SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence:
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BUNK SUPPORTS AND RELATED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OVERHEAD BUNK MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BUNK COULD BREAK LOOSE FROM ITS SUPPORTS, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THIS SIDE OVERHEAD BUNK UNTIL THE VEHICLE ISCHECKED AND CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Equipment (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (1)

09/05/2003 · Equipment
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 02E019000 SUBJECT CONCERNING REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM REPAIRS. DEALER AND CONSUMER CONTACTED NORCOLD TO ORDER THE PARTS, AND HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FOR SIX WEEKS.*AK