Vehicle recall 05V407000 · September 14, 2005

Winnebago Journey, Itasca Meridian and 4 more models

On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
Consequence: This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on September 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Notes: Winnebago recall no. 96.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V407000
Reported to NHTSA: September 14, 2005
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 96
Owner notification: September 9, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,367
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 05V407000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Itasca Meridian (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Itasca Suncruiser (2003, 2005): 2005, 2003
Itasca Sunrise (2005): 2005
Winnebago Adventurer (2003, 2005): 2005, 2003
Winnebago Journey (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
Winnebago Voyage (2005): 2005

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