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.
1989 Winnebago Lesharo problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1989 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.
2
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1989 compare to other Lesharo years?
What are the most common 1989 Winnebago Lesharo problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 50% | new |
Does the 1989 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.
“TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1989 WINNEBAGO, LESHARO, TIRE SIZE P205/75R15 XCA, TIRES HAD 30 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AT THE SIDEWALL DOWN TO THE TREAD ON TWO ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. ALSO, ONE OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRES ALSO SEPARATED AT THE SIDEWALL…”
“VEHICLE OVERHEATED DRIVER STOPPED REMOVED KEYS VEHICLE SELF STARTED. ALSO SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. TT”
1989 Winnebago Lesharo — common questions
Is the 1989 Winnebago Lesharo reliable?
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1989 Winnebago Lesharo have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 Winnebago Lesharo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1989 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.