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.
1988 Winnebago Lesharo problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1988 Winnebago Lesharo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
1
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1988 compare to other Lesharo years?
What are the most common 1988 Winnebago Lesharo problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | ▼ down |
Does the 1988 Winnebago Lesharo have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER SMELLING SMOKE AND RAISING THE HOOD, OWNER NOTICED THAT THE INSULATION COVERING THE WIRES IN THE WIRING HARNESS WERE ON FIRE.”
1988 Winnebago Lesharo — common questions
Is the 1988 Winnebago Lesharo reliable?
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1988 Winnebago Lesharo have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1988 Winnebago Lesharo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1988 Winnebago Lesharo under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation 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.