2009 Winnebago J38S problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Winnebago J38S.
Recalls filed by Winnebago
Exterior Lighting #11V217000 · 2011 · 5 units
Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 adventurer manufactured from may 14, 2009, through october 16, 2009, and certain model year 2009-2010 winnebago j38s commercial vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2008 through june 21, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Risk: The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Dtna/freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. please see dtna's safety defect report 10v-178. owners may contact the warranty campaigns department at 1-800-547-0712.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #12V278000 · 2012 · 63 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2009 Winnebago J38S have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Winnebago for the 2009 J38S. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2009 Winnebago J38S problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.