Winnebago J38s 2009-2012

Model J38s made by Winnebago got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic.

Car model


Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
11V217000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/2010 to 04/30/2010V (Vehicle)5ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/12/201104/06/2011
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling a model year 2009 adventurer(built november 10, 2008) and certain model year 2010 winnebago j38s commercial vehicles (built from january 2010 through april 2010). the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Consequence SummaryThe stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDtna/freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. please see dtna's safety defect report 10v-178. owners may contact the warranty campaigns department at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12V278000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.from 10/30/2008 to 09/09/2011V (Vehicle)63MFRWINNEBAGO OF INDIANA, LLC06/18/201206/19/2012
Defect SummaryWinnebago industries (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 winnebago commercial vehicle model j38s, model year 2009 and 2010 adventurer motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2008, through september 9, 2011, and one 2009 itasca suncruiser motorhome built november 2009. these motorhomes chassis are equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes which when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Consequence SummaryReduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner custom chassis (fccc) will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy or owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .