2012 Winnebago J38S recalls and problems
The 2012 Winnebago J38S has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Winnebago J38S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Winnebago J38S recalls
Recall 12V-278: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
Other Winnebago J38S years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Winnebago J38S have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Winnebago J38S: 12V-278 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Winnebago recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Winnebago dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.