Defect
MOTORHOMES ARE SUBJECT TO ROAD AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COULD FATIGUE POWER STEERING HOSECAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSTALL A STABILIZING BRACKET FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
1985 Winnebago Centauri problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1985 Winnebago Centauri — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
3
Recalls
3
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
Does the 1985 Winnebago Centauri have recalls?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE LINES ARE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM ROAD DEBRIS WHICH WOULD CAUSE BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LOSS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKES AND PARTIAL LOSS OF THE FRONT BRAKES, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR BRAKE LINES WITH LINES THAT PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM ROAD DEBRIS.
Defect
THE STEEL WHEEL RIMS MAY CRACK AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BROKEN WHEEL RIMS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FOUR (4) STEEL RIMS PLUS THE SPARE TIRE RIM WITH MICHELIN RIMS.
1985 Winnebago Centauri — common questions
Is the 1985 Winnebago Centauri reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1985 Winnebago Centauri have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1985 Winnebago Centauri. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1985 Winnebago Centauri under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.