NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Winnebago Journey Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Winnebago Journey has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Winnebago Journey. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Winnebago Journey owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Winnebago Journey, describing incidents dated September 30, 2016.
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Newest complaints
ODI #11021724 · Filed
WATER HEATER SCALD OPERATOR THE VEHICLE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS THAT DESCRIBED IN NHTSA NO 15V758000. RV HAS ATWOOD ON DEMAND WATER HEATERS. THE AFFECTED WATER HEATER IS RESULTING IN USER BEING SCALDED. WINNEBAGO AND DEALER (LAZY DAYS) HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM ON…
Inadequate Turn Signal Luminosity/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #24V733000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2024 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17,329 vehicles
Repair completion: 7.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Winnebago campaign 189 · Owners notified April 17, 2026
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Solar Charging Port Circuit is not Fused
NHTSA #18V546000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 2018 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 6,700 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 5, 2019 · Vehicles built November 18, 2014 – July 13, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
Safety consequence
If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
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.
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V782000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 17,360 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2012 – December 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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.
Front Sway Bar May Detach
NHTSA #16V277000 · Suspension — Front — Stabilizer Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2016 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 91 vehicles
Owners notified June 7, 2016 · Vehicles built May 7, 2015 – March 25, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2016 Winnebago Journey and Forza, and 2016 Itasca Solei and Meridian motor homes manufactured May 7, 2015, to March 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may not fit properly on the axle causing the mounting bolts to bend or loosen.
Safety consequence
If the sway bar bolts loosen, the sway bar may detach from the axle, affecting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and DTNSA will modify the sway bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
Water Heater May Scald Operator
NHTSA #15V758000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems — Water Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported November 16, 2015 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 257 vehicles
Repair completion: 29.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 26, 2016 · Vehicles built March 20, 2014 – November 6, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Journey and Adventurer motorhomes, and 2015 Itasca Meridian and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured March 20, 2014, through November 6, 2015, and equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Safety consequence
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on January 26, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131.
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.
LP Hose Hardening may Result in LP Leak
NHTSA #15V625000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2015 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 8,842 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 25, 2015 · Vehicles built June 26, 2012 – August 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
Safety consequence
An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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 Winnebago Journey model years
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