Winnebago Journey 2011

Model Journey made in 2011 by Winnebago got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2011

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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V520000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 09/01/2010 to 12/31/2010V (Vehicle)23710/10/2011MFRWINNEBAGO OF INDIANA, LLC10/20/201110/27/2011
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 journey, meridian, tour, ellipse motor homes and winnebago commercial vehicles built on mc, xcl, and xcs chassis from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, and equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Consequence SummaryIf the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago is working with daimler trucks north america (the supplier of the chassis) and cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan for this campaign. the safety recall began october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.
NotesCummins' recall campaign number is c1154.owners 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
7SB011-11-01A04/18/201110038244Ready06/14/2011
7SB011-11-01A04/18/201110038244Winnebago: repair procedure for a binding travel lock motor. *rm06/14/2011
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
SC-62-0108/17/201210045581Winnebago: see document search button for owner letter. on certain 2013 winnebago, mounting bolts, for roof air conditioner, may be improperly tightened or under tightened, causing a water leak at gasket if tightened or if over tightene09/10/2012