Winnebago recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak.
What could happen
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicles covered
- Winnebago Grand Tour 2017–2018
- Winnebago Journey 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V736000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 20, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 16, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 58
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 31, 2016 to Nov 7, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Exterior lighting Oct 1, 2024
- Winnebago recall: Electrical system Aug 17, 2018
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Seat belts May 24, 2023
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Dec 7, 2017
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Suspension May 10, 2016
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Nov 16, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.