2004 Winnebago Journey Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2004 Winnebago Journey. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V525000Oct 26, 201018,461 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment
  Covers: Winnebago Journey 1996–2011, Adventurer 1996–2011, Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011 +13 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 05V407000Sep 14, 20051,367 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Winnebago Journey 2004–2006, Itasca Meridian 2004–2006, Winnebago Adventurer 2003, 2005 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.

  Possible 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.

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

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• 04V608000Dec 18, 20046,201 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Winnebago Journey 2004–2005, Sightseer 2004–2005, Itasca Horizon 2004–2005 +11 more

  Reported issue: 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."

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 04V114000Mar 4, 20045,143 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Tank assembly
  Covers: Winnebago Journey 2000–2004, Itasca Horizon 2000–2004, Meridian 2000–2004

  Reported issue: On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.

  Possible consequence: This could cause stress cracks at the weld joints and lead to an lp leak and cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.

  Remedy: 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.

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