Vehicle recall 08V223000 · May 19, 2008

Itasca Ellipse, Winnebago Journey and 2 more models

The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a…

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

Summary: Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
Consequence: Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V570). Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes: Customers may also 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: 08V223000
Reported to NHTSA: May 19, 2008
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,699
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Recall 08V223000 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 Ellipse (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Itasca Meridian (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Winnebago Journey (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Winnebago Tour (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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