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2017 Winnebago Journey Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Winnebago Journey has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Winnebago Journey. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Winnebago Journey owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Winnebago Journey, describing incidents dated July 15, 2018 to September 1, 2020.

Most-cited components

Structure 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11398937 · Filed March 3, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A…
ODI #11207171 · Filed May 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS THAT CONNECTED TO A 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 40J MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORHOME WAS BEING SERVICE FOR THE BRAKES, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MOUNTS AND BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS…
ODI #11111534 · Filed July 16, 2018
FRONT DRIVER SIDE SLIDE OUT ROOM WILL NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. HAS GOTTEN STUCK TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH REQUIRING MOBILE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO MANUALLY RETRACT THE SLIDE.

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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.

Improperly Secured Battery and Hydraulic Lines

NHTSA #17V736000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported November 20, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 58 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 16, 2018 · Vehicles built August 31, 2016 – November 7, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Winnebago Journey. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Winnebago Journey.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11398937

Incident: September 1, 2020 · Filed: March 3, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Structure

ODI #11207171

Incident: April 3, 2019 · Filed: May 13, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS THAT CONNECTED TO A 2017 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 40J MOTORHOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE MOTORHOME WAS BEING SERVICE FOR THE BRAKES, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MOUNTS AND BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,700. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Structure

ODI #11111534

Incident: July 15, 2018 · Filed: July 16, 2018

FRONT DRIVER SIDE SLIDE OUT ROOM WILL NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. HAS GOTTEN STUCK TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH REQUIRING MOBILE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO MANUALLY RETRACT THE SLIDE.

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