1990 Winnebago CW822FT: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1990 Winnebago CW822FT. The newest campaign is 91V152000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Sep 1991. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Rack and Pinion. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 91V152000, in the NHTSA record

Replace the pinch bolts in the intermediate steering shaft assembly with 7/16" bolts. Torque bolts 63 to 75 foot pounds.

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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 1,120 units in total.

91V15200017 Sep 1991Steering / Rack and Pinion
91V14900017 Sep 1991Wheels / Hub
91V15300017 Sep 1991Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
91V15000017 Sep 1991Electrical System / Horn
91V14800017 Sep 1991Wheels
91V15100017 Sep 1991Suspension / Front / Control Arm
91V15400017 Sep 1991Suspension / Front / Shock Absorber

91V152000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Steering / Rack and Pinion
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The steering gear intermediate shaft clamps used to retain the intermediate shaft to the steering gear shaft and the column shaft can become loose because of incorrect bolt size and clamp force.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose intermediate shaft clamps could wear smooth therespective splines of each connecting part and cause the assembly to fall apart.this results in loss of steering control and a possible vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the pinch bolts in the intermediate steering shaft assembly with 7/16" bolts. Torque bolts 63 to 75 foot pounds.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.
91V149000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Wheels / Hub
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The front and rear wheel hub retainer nuts have been incorrectly torqued. The preload on the bearing from the loosened hub retainer nut may cause bearing failure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A wheel bearing failure may cause the axle to break,resulting in loss of vehicle control and possible vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Inspect bearing and replace if necessary. Torque the hub retainer nut 230 to 350 foot pounds.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.
91V153000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The steering gear mounting bracket bolts may become loose and allow the gear to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The steering effort increases and may cause loss ofsteering control and a possible vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the mounting bolts; place a spacer plate between the steering gear mounting bracket and the left front frame; reattach the steering gear assembly mounting bracket to the frame using new hardened nuts torqued to 285 foot pounds.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.
91V150000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Electrical System / Horn
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The horn activating switch components located in the steering column can wear abnormally.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The horn may be energized and sound constantly, or notenergize and fail. This could lead to an inabilty to warn other drivers ina crash situation, and result in vehicle damage and increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the steering wheel hub and horn brush. Arrange the parts to avoid the premature wear conditions.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.
91V148000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Wheels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Road debris may enter an opening in the rear suspension trailing arm and damage the bearing seal.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle stability may be impaired under certain roador operating conditions which may cause loss of vehicle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Drill a 1/8 inch vent/drain hole, clean the bearing seal area, apply heavy washout resistant grease between the hub assembly and the trailing arm surfaces, and install a foam rubber plug into the angled opening at inboard side of the trailing arm.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.
91V151000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The lower ball joint retaining nut that holds the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle was not torqued correctly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the lower ball joint becomes disconnected from thesteering knuckle, the wheel will tip outward resulting in loss of steeringcontrol and a possible vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Inspect lower ball joints, replace worn parts, and torque the lower ball joint mounting nut 130 to 150 foot pounds.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.
91V154000Received 17 Sep 1991. 160 units.
Suspension / Front / Shock Absorber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The rear shock absorber bracket causes the rear shock absorber lower mounting hardware to fail prematurely.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The rear shock absorber may become detached and causedamage to surrounding components (tires, springs, etc.) which could lead toloss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Remove old shock absorber mounting brackets, reattach new brackets to frame, adapt shock absorbers and add a jounce pad spacer between each jounce pad and the new shock absorber brackets.
Report filed by WINNEBAGO IND., INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1991.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1990 Winnebago CW822FT: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/winnebago/cw822ft/1990/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: WINNEBAGO IND., INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1990 Winnebago CW822FT?: 1,120 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Winnebago CW822FT have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Winnebago CW822FT, model year 1990. 7 of them name the 1990 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1990 Winnebago CW822FT open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.