2003 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
4 recalls, 5 complaints - 8 TSBs
10V525000 Oct 26, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC... Read more
09V300000 Jul 29, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO 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 ... Read more
Consequence
IF 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.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO 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.
04V114000 Mar 4, 2004
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE LP TANK HAS STRESS ON WELD JOINTS AT THE POINT WHERE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE TANK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKS AT THE WELD JOINTS AND LEAD TO AN LP LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS 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.
03V026000 Jan 15, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
ON 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 ... Read more
Consequence
ONCE ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THE ENGINE CANNOT BE RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR 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 REASONABL... Read more
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Apr 28, 2010
Incident date: Dec 16, 2009
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 RETU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 19, 2004
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... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 19, 2004
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 MUFFLE... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 4, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
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 VER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
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
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
7SB009-21-02A
Jul 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
70120503A
Nov 19, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
HWH X-SLIDE INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENTS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE WINNEBAGO 2003 AND NEWER ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE HWH X-SLIDE. *TT
WINNEBAGO JOURNEY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO JOURNEY across all model years (1996, 2023).
98
Total Recalls
62
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO JOURNEY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 16 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 4 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 2 | View |