Winnebago Journey 2010

Model Journey made in 2010 by Winnebago got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12V566000Winnebago Industries Inc.from 06/18/2010 to 11/17/2011V (Vehicle)1521MFRWinnebago Industries, Inc12/06/201212/10/2012
Defect SummaryWinnebago 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 affected: the one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Consequence SummaryFailure 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.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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 is expected to begin on january 28, 2013. owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or daimler trucks at 1-503-745-6910.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
06/15/201115000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 winnebego journey. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the front windshield has a sun blocker shade that comes down had fractured on the front passenger side. in addition, he noticed that the front windshield wipers had failed when driving in inclement weather. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was then contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 15,000. the vin was unavailable. tb