DODGE JOURNEY 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
| Make : DODGE | Model : JOURNEY | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2016-08-31 - 2017-11-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V736000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-01-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-11-20 | Date Added to Database: 2017-11-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Winnebago Industries, Inc. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 58 | ||
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Summary:
Winnebago Industries, Inc. "Winnebago" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Grand Tour and Journey motorhomes. The battery cables and hydraulic lines on these vehicles may not be properly secured, allowing them to contact the driveshaft or exhaust system, potentially resulting in an electrical short or hydraulic fluid leak. |
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Consequence:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. A hydraulic fluid leak can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables and hydraulic lines, rerouting and securing them as necessary. Any damaged cables or lines will be replaced. 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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