Winnebago Recalls 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey Motorhomes for Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where battery cables and hydraulic lines may not be properly secured. This lack of security allows these components to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, which can lead to an electrical short or a hydraulic fluid leak.

An electrical short resulting from this defect can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, a hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire, injury, or death associated with this defect.

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines. Dealers will reroute and secure the components as necessary and replace any damaged cables or lines. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

WINNEBAGO GRAND TOUR, JOURNEY

Brand

WINNEBAGO

Manufacturer

Winnebago Industries, Inc

Category

Vehicle — Motorhome

Hazard

• fire
• loss-of-braking
• electrical-short

Affected units

58

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