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.
The worst 2012 Winnebago Journey problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V161000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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 with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
- Risk
- 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 as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1‑503‑745‑6910.
Recall number 12V566000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Winnebago Journey 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
- Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching
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Is the 2012 Winnebago Journey reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Winnebago Journey, fewer than a typical Journey model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Winnebago Journey?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Winnebago Journey have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
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