Recalls for 2004 Winnebago Journey

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2005-09-16
Description
On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.  

Consequence
This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will relocate the roof vent.  The recall began on september 9, 2005.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  96.customers may 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.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2004-12-28
Description
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  209, seat belt assemblies.

Consequence
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the buckles.  The recall began on november 12, 2004.  Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2004-03-11
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  90.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-10-29
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 potential fire.  The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.  

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.  

Corrective Action
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 contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Notes
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 .