| Issue ID | 583785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10153947 |
| Manufacurer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Brand | WINNEBAGO |
| Model | JOURNEY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/03/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving toxic fumes from either the diesel engine or exhaust were coming into the motor home. This caused the contact to become nauseated, and have eye and nose irritations. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 occasions. On the first occasion holes were found in the coach and repaired. On the second occasion the engine's rubber seal was found to be leaking and replaced. On the third occasion the air conditioner ducts were re done in an effort to stop the fumes. However, the problem recurred. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INDIO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4UZAAHDC55CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GIANT RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | PALM DESERT |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92211 |