Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1994 Wayne Chaperone — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
DURING INSTALLATION OF THE REAR SEATS, THE DRILLS USED TO CREATE PILOT HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE REAR SEAT PENETRATED THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR SPRING HANGER BRACKET ABOVE THE REAR SPRING. THE DAMAGED FUEL LINES CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE AND IF A PUNCTURE IS FOUND, A REPLACEMENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Defect
DURING INSTALLATION OF THE REAR SEATS, THE DRILLS USED TO CREATE PILOT HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE REAR SEAT PENETRATED THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER PIPE LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR SPRING HANGAR BRACKET ABOVE THE REAR SPRING. THE DAMAGED FUEL LINES CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 Wayne Chaperone. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.