Winnebago Journey 2003

Model Journey made in 2003 by Winnebago got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2003

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
09V300000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/10/2001 to 03/26/2003V (Vehicle)154708/31/2009ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.07/29/200907/29/2009
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
Consequence SummaryIf a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027). owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
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 .
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY
04V114000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 04/28/1999 to 09/19/2003V (Vehicle)514303/25/2004MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.03/04/200403/11/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause stress cracks at the weld joints and lead to an lp leak and cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reinstall a cradle-style carrier, and, if necessary replace the lp tank. the recall began on march 25, 2004. owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 90.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
03V026000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 08/23/2002 to 01/31/2003V (Vehicle)114MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.01/15/200301/30/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
Consequence SummaryOnce engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6966.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
70120503A11/19/200410011986Hwh x-slide installation adjustments. various models including the winnebago 2003 and newer ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom models equipped with the hwh x-slide. *tt02/08/2005

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
09/19/200418900111/17/2003
 Vehicle caught on fire as a result of 2 screws that mounted an electrica transfer switch, were inapporperately screwed into the engines exhaust muffler. after about 18,000 miles of engine torque and vibration, the screws enlarged the holes on the rear of the electrical compartment and in the muffler, allowing fire hot diesel engine exhaust flames & gases to enter the electrical compartment and torch the wood tranfer switch structure., as well as send corbon monoxide into the coach. this problem cause me to stop my vehicle on a major us interstate, back up traffic for more then a mile, and do an emergency evacuation of my wife an our two yorkies. this event cause extensive smoke damage to the interior of our coach, caused heat damage to the electrical compartment, and made the muffler unsafe.*ak
09/19/200418900111/17/2003
 Vehicle caught on fire as a result of 2 screws that mounted an electrica transfer switch, were inapporperately screwed into the engines exhaust muffler. after about 18,000 miles of engine torque and vibration, the screws enlarged the holes on the rear of the electrical compartment and in the muffler allowing firey hot diesel engine exhaust flames & gases to enter the electrical compartment and torch the wood tranfer switch structure., as well as send corbon monoxide into the coach. this problem cause me to stop my vehicle on a major us interstate, back up traffic for more then a mile, and do an emergency evacuation of my wife an our two yorkies. this event cause extensive smoke damage to the interior of our coach, caused heat damage to the electrical compartment, and made the muffler unsafe.*ak
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY
06/01/2004109/18/2003
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 04v11400o regarding lp tank. dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. vehicle was kept by the dealer for over three weeks. *ak it took the dealer 3 weeks to perform a 3 hour recall. the dealer and winnebago were not very cooperative. *nm
TIRES
12/16/200951000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 winnebago journey equipped with michelin x tires, size p235/80/r22.5. two of the tires were purchased as replacements. the contact later found out that one tire was manufactured six years and the other tire ten years before he purchased them. the contact was unable to return the tires since they were purchased from a tire facility that was 700 miles from his residence. the contact drove the vehicle between 500 and 700 miles and then it was parked for three months. when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle again, he noticed that the tires would not hold air. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that there were holes in the tires. the tires were replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 51,000. the current mileage was approximately 54,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
04/01/200322001
 While driving at approximately 35 mph plastic hinge pin sheared off, causing the throttle pedal to detach. roadside assistance installed a temporary pin, and the recreational vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the temporary hinge pin with a permanent steel hinge pin. *ak

Car dealers selling

StateCityZipNamePhone
IAFOREST CITY50436WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES641-585-3535

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