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2010 Winnebago Journey Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 Winnebago Journey has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 19,982 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V566000 2012-12-06 1,521 affected
Defect

Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose,…

Consequence

Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact…

EQUIPMENT 10V525000 2010-10-26 18,461 affected
Defect

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. …

Consequence

THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Remedy

WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT…

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
VISIBILITY
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The headlights have become very cloudy and are turning yellow due to deterioration of the plastic which appears to have fine cracking or crazing throughout the material that can not be polished out. The headlights also contain the turn signals and have the following identification: dot sae…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2015-12-26

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 winnebago journey. The contact stated while driving various speeds the front windshields sun blocker shade was fractured on the front passenger side. In addition, he noticed that the front windshield wipers failed to function while driving in inclement weather. The…”

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · reported 2011-06-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 winnebago journey. The contact stated while driving various speeds the front windshields sun blocker shade was fractured on the front passenger side. In addition, he noticed that the front windshield wipers failed to function while driving in inclement weather. The…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2011-06-15
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Winnebago Journey as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.