2007 Winnebago Journey Dl problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2007 Winnebago Journey Dl. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 1 recall
Recall 10V525000 (26/10/2010): EQUIPMENT
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. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Fix: 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 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
07/17/2012, STRUCTURE: AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM A 3-HOUR DRIVE ON FEDERAL INTERSTATE I-10, WE DISCOVERED THAT THE FIBERGLASS LOWER REAR PANEL WAS GONE. THE 9 FT WIDE X 2.5 FT TALL PANEL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE ATTACHMENT POINTS. IT APPEARS THAT THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE PANEL AND THE CHASSIS SUPPORTS FAILED. NO OTHER MOTORISTS NOTIFIED US THAT THE PANEL WAS GONE/MISSING. IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN TRAFFIC, A POTENTIAL MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
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The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.