Recall 08V223000: 2005–2009 Itasca Meridian and 3 other models
- Report received
- May 19, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago industries, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,699vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2009
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Possible consequence
Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Itasca Ellipse0 complaints
- 2006 Itasca Ellipse1 complaints
- 2007 Itasca Ellipse0 complaints
- 2008 Itasca Ellipse0 complaints
- 2009 Itasca Ellipse0 complaints
- 2005 Itasca Meridian1 complaints
- 2006 Itasca Meridian1 complaints
- 2007 Itasca Meridian0 complaints
- 2008 Itasca Meridian0 complaints
- 2009 Itasca Meridian0 complaints
- 2005 Winnebago Journey6 complaints
- 2006 Winnebago Journey1 complaints
- 2007 Winnebago Journey4 complaints
- 2008 Winnebago Journey0 complaints
- 2009 Winnebago Journey0 complaints
- 2005 Winnebago Tour0 complaints
- 2006 Winnebago Tour1 complaints
- 2007 Winnebago Tour1 complaints
- 2008 Winnebago Tour0 complaints
- 2009 Winnebago Tour0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.