Winnebago Grand Tour, Journey: Cables

Date

Nov. 20, 2017

Filed by

Winnebago Industries, Inc

Vehicles

Winnebago Grand Tour (2017, 2018); Winnebago Journey (2017, 2018)

Component

Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

58

What can 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.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Jan. 16, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V736000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.