2011 Winnebago Journey Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Winnebago Journey recalls

Most common 2011 Winnebago Journey problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Structure	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2021-01-27, Structure
RV SLIDEOUTS OFTEN HAVE PASSENGER SEATING. ON CERTAIN MODELS OF POWER GEAR SLIDE SYSTEMS, THERE IS A LOCK SYSTEM TO ENSURE THAT THE SLIDEOUT CAN'T MOVE WHILE DRIVING. THESE LOCKING MECHANISMS CIRCA 2010 - 2012? WERE DEFECTIVE AND OFTEN JAM IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. THE OPERATOR HAS NO WAY OF KNOWING THAT THE LOCK IS INOPERATIVE AND NOT HOLDING THE SLIDEOUT CLOSED. THIS PRESENTS A DANGER TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE COACH AS A VEHICLE IN MOTION, AND A DANGER TO PASSENGERS WHO ARE SEAT-BELTED INTO THE SLIDEOUT. IN 2012 POWERGEAR AND KWIKEE (BOTH DIVISIONS OF LIPPERT ( LCI INDUSTRIES) & WINNEBAGO OFFERED AN "UPGRADE" KIT TO FIX THIS SLIDEOUT LOCKS PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SAFETY RECALL! ATT

2013-10-31, Electrical System
WHILE OPERATING THE DRIVER FRONT SLIDE, THE HARNESS THAT ENCASES ELECTRICAL WIRES IN A PLASTIC CHAIN, DID NOT FLOW BACK INTO THE BOX DESIGNED FOR IT. THE PLASTIC CHAIN FAILED AND THE HARNESS BACKED UP AND GOT WEDGED BETWEEN THE AREA IT SLIDES INTO AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE SLIDE OUTSIDE THE MOTOR HOME SQUASHED THE HARNESS AND ELECTRICAL WIRES. AND OF COURSE, BECAUSE YOU ARE INSIDE THE RV CLOSING THE SLIDE, YOU DON'T SEE THE DAMAGES UNTIL ITS TOO LATE. THAT HARNESS ALSO IS ATTACHED TO A METAL BRACKET WHICH IS IN RETURN ATTACHED TO THE MOVING SLIDE. WITH 50 AMP SERVICE PLUGGED INTO THE RV, I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE A SEVERE ELECTRICAL HAZARD. THE PLASTIC CHAIN HARNESS ALSO BECAME DETACHED FROM

2011 Winnebago Journey questions

Does the 2011 Winnebago Journey have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Winnebago Journey: Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Winnebago Journey?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Structure (1), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Winnebago Journey has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.