2008 Winnebago Destination problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Winnebago Destination.
Built on
- Workhorse R26 (Incomplete - Motor Home Chassis): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Workhorse for the 2008 R26
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Winnebago recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Steering #08V226000 · 2008 · 306 units
Problem: Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened.
Risk: Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Winnebago is working with freightliner to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07v306). owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Suspension #08V573000 · 2008 · 594 units
Problem: Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Risk: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Fix: Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-8
Fuel System, Gasoline #11V068000 · 2011 · 241 units
Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 destination and latitude motor homes built on workhouse custom chassis. the fuel fill cap assemblies used to seal the unused fuel tank inlet where produced with an incorrect hose material.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire which may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Fix: Navistar/workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see navistar/workhorse's defect report 10v-348. navistar/workhorse will replace the original fuel-fill cap assemblies with ones assembled with hose material that meets design specifications. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Winnebago Destination have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2008 Destination. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2008 Winnebago Destination problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes, hydraulic.