Winnebago Journey 1996
Model Journey made in 1996 by Winnebago got 2 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other and seat belts.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V052000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/20/1999 to 01/23/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 235 | 03/29/2000 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/24/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. these motor homes may contain a generator with an improperly sized breaker for its intended application. a 30-amp circuit breaker is installed where a 20-amp circuit breaker should be. this breaker protects the circuit that goes to a central air conditioning unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an overload were to occur to the circuit, it could ignite the insulation and result in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the circuit breakers in the generator and, if necessary, replace the breaker. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 29, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V276006 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 631 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/03/2002 | 12/11/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V260000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/28/1999 to 05/11/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1292 | 08/24/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/15/2001 | 08/27/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. if the attachment hardware is loosened, the road vibration could produce undue stress on the weld joints of the brackets and they could break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the tank could fall off, resulting in a road hazard or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lp tank attachment and re-tightened the fasteners in addition to adding lock nuts. owner notification began august 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 05/25/2001 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 05/23/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V273004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/14/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6550 | 10/20/2000 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/2000 | 11/08/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 20, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 7SB0030101A | 12/15/2000 | 620079 | On some coaches including the 2000 and 2001 model year ultimate advantage / ultimate freedom, the central a/c unit may have a misaligned seal between the evaporator coil and the return air intake plenum beneath the right rear area of the co | 07/11/2001 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 7SB0020202A | 09/21/2001 | 631619 | Information regarding entry door latch assembly replacement service campaign. *yh | 06/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/17/2000 | 5 | 03/12/2000 | |
| The frame structure of the vehicle is bent and twisted, the vehicle does not handle well while driving due to frame structure problems, several repair attempts, however the vehicle continues to experience the same symptoms. *mjs | |||