Hydraulic brake caliper
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 12V278000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V278000?
NHTSA recall 12V278000 was issued by Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. on June 18, 2012. It addresses: Hydraulic brake caliper. The recall affects approximately 63 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Redundant Winnebago Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V278000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.