2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
The 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, potentially affecting up to 3,439 vehicles.
Recall 13V161000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,918 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.
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.
View full details →Recall 12V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,521 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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) BECAUSE THE RV HAD A FORD CHASSIS. THE DEALER CALLED THE CONTACT AND STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED OUT FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. THE WINNEBAGO MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,383.
Safety Rating for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO JOURNEY
- 2007 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 6 complaints
- 2008 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 0 complaints
- 2009 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 0 complaints
- 2010 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 3 complaints
- 2011 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 4 complaints
- 2012 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY (current)
- 2013 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 0 complaints
- 2014 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 0 complaints
- 2015 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 0 complaints
- 2016 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 1 complaint
- 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 4 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 FORZA — 48 total complaints