2018 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
4 recalls, 1 complaints - 10 TSBs
24V733000 Oct 9, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellips... Read more
Consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
18V546000 Aug 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
Consequence
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-... Read more
17V782000 Dec 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit,... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online... Read more
17V736000 Nov 20, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or h... Read more
Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebag... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2023
Incident date: Jan 1, 2023
1. Feb 1st. Vehicle stopped on a major highway while I was in fast lane at 70 mph. 2. I could have died. And most certainly would have caused a major accident if myself and others not been keeping proper distance. 3. No. I'm out of warranty. 4. No. 5. Most of the sensors flashed all random be... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
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 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 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 | 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 |