Winnebago Journey 2005
Model Journey made in 2005 by Winnebago got 19 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V407000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/02/2002 to 08/12/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1367 | 09/09/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/14/2005 | 09/16/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will relocate the roof vent. the recall began on september 9, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 96.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V608000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/08/2003 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 6201 | 11/29/2004 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/18/2004 | 12/28/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V223000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/01/2005 to 12/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1699 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/19/2008 | 05/19/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. the chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/29/2006 | 10000 | 1 | 08/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the medallion instrumentation center was not readable due to improper back lighting. the dealership was unable to assist because the part was not made by the vehicle manufacturer. updated 9/13/2006 - the consumer has order a updated read out unit from medallion and will pay extra to have it installed. the consumer mentioned that the manufacturer was aware of the problem at least a year ago. *nm | |||
| 08/20/2005 | 1400 | 4 | 07/22/2005 |
| Multiple electrical fire hazards, questionable relationship with battery failure, in coach portion (not drive train) of 2005 winnebago journey, starting approximately august 20, 2005, and with visible fireball in inverter/charger on october 20, 2005. *jb | |||
| 04/24/2005 | 2000 | 1 | |
| 2005 winnebago journey motor home dashboard caught on fire while driving.*mr when the fire occurred white smoke and flames were coming from the dash area. the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. the dash area was melted and no one inside the vehicle was injured. the consumer believes the fire was caused by the air conditioner or heater motor fan. the consumer also explained that the rv was supposed to have safety feature which would prevent this type of failure but obviously they did not work. *nm | |||
| 04/24/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2005 winnebago journey caught on fire in the dashboard. *mr the fire had possibly originated in the a/c and or heating motor fan and melted the dash. *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 5500 | 4 | 06/21/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving toxic fumes from either the diesel engine or exhaust were coming into the motor home. this caused the contact to become nauseated, and have eye and nose irritations. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 occasions. on the first occasion holes were found in the coach and repaired. on the second occasion the engine's rubber seal was found to be leaking and replaced. on the third occasion the air conditioner ducts were re done in an effort to stop the fumes. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 5500 | 4 | 06/21/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving toxic fumes from either the diesel engine or exhaust were coming into the motor home. this caused the contact to become nauseated, and have eye and nose irritations. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 occasions. on the first occasion holes were found in the coach and repaired. on the second occasion the engine's rubber seal was found to be leaking and replaced. on the third occasion the air conditioner ducts were re done in an effort to stop the fumes. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 5500 | 4 | 06/21/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving toxic fumes from either the diesel engine or exhaust were coming into the motor home. this caused the contact to become nauseated, and have eye and nose irritations. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 occasions. on the first occasion holes were found in the coach and repaired. on the second occasion the engine's rubber seal was found to be leaking and replaced. on the third occasion the air conditioner ducts were re done in an effort to stop the fumes. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| ITY/WIPER (PWS) | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| I have a 2005 winnebago journey 39f motorhome. since the motorhome was two years old (it sat on the dealer's lot, in the open, for one year before i purchased it) while driving in the rain, water drips onto the dash from above the left (driver's) windshield. i contacted winnebago and they said to put silicon around the lights above the windshield, which i did. the condition remains the same. the internet has reported that the metal frame around the glass rusts out causing the leaks. i worry that the entire window frame has rusted out with the possibility of the window breaking or coming looser. the vast number of complaints about this specific problem leads to the obvious conclusion that there is a defect in the design and/or construction of the windshield frames. thank you | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| I have a 2005 winnebago journey 39f motorhome. since the motorhome was two years old (it sat on the dealer's lot, in the open, for one year before i purchased it) while driving in the rain, water drips onto the dash from above the left (driver's) windshield. i contacted winnebago and they said to put silicon around the lights above the windshield, which i did. the condition remains the same. the internet has reported that the metal frame around the glass rusts out causing the leaks. i worry that the entire window frame has rusted out with the possibility of the window breaking or coming looser. the vast number of complaints about this specific problem leads to the obvious conclusion that there is a defect in the design and/or construction of the windshield frames. thank you | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| I have a 2005 winnebago journey 39f motorhome. since the motorhome was two years old (it sat on the dealer's lot, in the open, for one year before i purchased it) while driving in the rain, water drips onto the dash from above the left (driver's) windshield. i contacted winnebago and they said to put silicon around the lights above the windshield, which i did. the condition remains the same. the internet has reported that the metal frame around the glass rusts out causing the leaks. i worry that the entire window frame has rusted out with the possibility of the window breaking or coming looser. the vast number of complaints about this specific problem leads to the obvious conclusion that there is a defect in the design and/or construction of the windshield frames. thank you | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | PALM DESERT | 92211 | GIANT RV | |
| KS | ANDOVER | B + B TRAVELAND | ||
| VA | MANASSAS | REINES RV CENTER | ||
| WA | KENT | 98032 | PAULSBO RV |