2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
The 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, SUSPENSION, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION, potentially affecting up to 1,141 vehicles.
Recall 11V068000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 241 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DESTINATION AND LATITUDE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHOUSE CUSTOM CHASSIS. THE FUEL FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES USED TO SEAL THE UNUSED FUEL TANK INLET WHERE PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECT HOSE MATERIAL.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE IS HANDLING THE REMEDY AND OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE'S DEFECT REPORT 10V-348. NAVISTAR/WORKHORSE WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FUEL-FILL CAP ASSEMBLIES WITH ONES ASSEMBLED WITH HOSE MATERIAL THAT MEETS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED...
View full details →Recall 08V573000 — SUSPENSION
| 594 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 594 MY 2008-2009 DESTINATION, JOURNEY, TOUR, VECTRA, AND ITASCA LATITUDE, MERIDIAN, ELLIPSE, AND HORIZON MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS/SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE,...
View full details →Recall 08V226000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 306 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 306 MY 2007-2008 JOURNEY, DESTINATION, TOUR AND ITASCA MERIDIAN, LATITUDE, AND ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE FASTENERS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING ARM OR TIE ROD ARMS TO THE SPINDLE MAY BE OVER OR UNDER-TIGHTENED.
Consequence: INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07V306). OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FAILURE OF COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM NORMAL AND EMERGENCY WHICH INCLUDES PARKING BRAKE. WHEN YOU HAVE A FAILURE OF THIS ELECTRICAL / HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOX NO BRAKES AVAILABLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO DESTINATION
- 2007 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION — 0 complaints
- 2008 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION (current)
- 2009 WINNEBAGO DESTINATION — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints