2009 Winnebago J38s | 2010 Winnebago J38s | 2010 Winnebago Adventurer | 2009 Itasca Suncruiser | 2009 Winnebago Adventurer | 2011 Winnebago J38s | 2012 Winnebago J38s — Service brakes, hydraulic
Published June 19, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 18, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V278000, published June 19, 2012 and initiated June 18, 2012. Recalling firm: Winnebago Industries, Inc.; 2009 Winnebago J38s | 2010 Winnebago J38s | 2010 Winnebago Adventurer | 2009 Itasca Suncruiser | 2009 Winnebago Adventurer | 2011 Winnebago J38s | 2012 Winnebago J38s — Service brakes, hydraulic.
What's the hazard
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES (WINNEBAGO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 WINNEBAGO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MODEL J38S, MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ADVENTURER MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 30, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, AND ONE 2009 ITASCA SUNCRUISER MOTORHOME BUILT NOVEMBER 2009. THESE MOTORHOMES CHASSIS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES WHICH WHEN EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
What to do
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WINNEBAGO
- Model
- J38S
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 WINNEBAGO J38S | 2010 WINNEBAGO J38S | 2010 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER | 2009 ITASCA SUNCRUISER | 2009 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER | 2011 WINNEBAGO J38S | 2012 WINNEBAGO J38S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Winnebago J38s | 2010 Winnebago J38s | 2010 Winnebago Adventurer | 2009 Itasca Suncruiser | 2009 Winnebago Adventurer | 2011 Winnebago J38s | 2012 Winnebago J38s — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V278000 on June 19, 2012. Reported hazard: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES (WINNEBAGO) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 WINNEBAGO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MODEL J38S, MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 ADVENTURER MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 30, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, AND ONE 2009 ITASCA SUNCRUISER MOTORHOME BUILT NOVEMBER 2009. THESE MOTORHOMES CHASSIS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES WHICH WHEN EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
What should I do if I have this product?
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS (FCCC) WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WINNEBAGO. Model: J38S.