2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY

2 recalls, 1 complaints - 10 TSBs

13V161000 Apr 24, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April ... Read more
Consequence
A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.
Remedy
Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.
1,918 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
12V566000 Dec 6, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Winnebago 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 c... Read more
Consequence
Failure 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.
Remedy
Daimler 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 began December 26, 2012. Owners ... Read more
1,521 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 26, 2018
Incident date: Oct 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY RV. WHILE MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE RV WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STOP. THE RV WAS TOWED TO BOB BELL FORD (7125 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, (410) 766-3600) BE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY

10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
160000 STRUCTURE1
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.
7SB015-14-01T Feb 26, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.
7SB015-14-01T Feb 26, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.
7SB015-14-01T Feb 26, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.

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 (current) 2 1
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 4 5 View
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

Other WINNEBAGO Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ADVENTURER 128 271 View
VIEW 110 136 View
VISTA 108 41 View
SIGHTSEER 102 76 View
ERA 90 20 View
MINNIE 75 36 View
MINNIE WINNIE 74 76 View
TRAVATO 74 44 View