2012 Winnebago Journey

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2012 Winnebago Journey. Newest first.

• Equipment

  Apr 24, 2013NHTSA 13V1610001,918 vehicles

  Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.

  Remedy

  Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.

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• Electrical system

  Dec 6, 2012NHTSA 12V5660001,521 vehicles

  Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1-503-745-6910.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Oct 26, 2018MD17,383 mi
  Service brakes
  TL* the contact owns a 2012 winnebago journey rv. While merging onto the highway, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact depressed the brake pedal down to the floorboard and the rv was finally able to stop. The rv was towed to bob bell ford (7125 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 766-3600)…

  TL* the contact owns a 2012 winnebago journey rv. While merging onto the highway, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact depressed the brake pedal down to the floorboard and the rv was finally able to stop. The rv was towed to bob bell ford (7125 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 766-3600) because the rv had a ford chassis. The dealer called the contact and stated that all of the brake lines were rusted out from the front to the rear. The winnebago manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,383.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10252834Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
• 10251128Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
• 10226724Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
• 10213593Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
• 10199382Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
• 10199381Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
• 10199380General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
• 10183626Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.

Every Winnebago Journey model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.