Recall 11V217 affects 5 2009-2010 Winnebago Adventurer and J38S vehicles for intermittent stop lamps. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
Winnebago is recalling 5 2009-2010 Adventurer and J38S vehicles because the stop lamps can work intermittently during light brake applications. When following drivers do not see that the service brakes are applied, the risk of a crash increases without warning; the Winnebago dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake light switch on these 2009-2010 Winnebago Adventurer and J38S vehicles is the small electrical switch tied to the brake pedal. Its job is simple: when the driver presses the pedal, the switch turns on the rear stop lamps so traffic behind the vehicle sees that it is slowing.
In recall 11V217, the stop lamps do not come on reliably during light brake applications. The brakes still respond to the pedal, but the signal behind the vehicle is intermittent. That means the lamps can fail to give a steady warning to drivers behind the Winnebago when the driver is applying the brakes gently.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver in the Winnebago is not given a clear in-cab clue that the rear stop lamps are cutting in and out during gentle braking.
Who's affected?
Spans Adventurer and J38S motorhomes across the 2009-2010 model years, with the same brake-light switch component.
| 2009 Winnebago Adventurer | Switch |
|---|---|
| 2010 Winnebago J38S | Switch |
| 2010 Winnebago Adventurer | Switch |
| 2009 Winnebago J38S | Switch |
| Units affected | 5 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
The stop lamps on affected vehicles do not properly show when the service brakes are applied. Traffic behind the motorhome gets less warning that it is slowing or stopping, increasing crash risk without warning. Schedule the recall repair promptly after your VIN is confirmed. Repair will be free at any franchised Winnebago dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Winnebago Adventurer or J38S is included in this recall.
- Use the Winnebago or DTNA owner notice for repair instructions before arranging service.
- Call Winnebago customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions and reference recall number 11V217.
- Schedule the free stop-lamp switch repair that fixes the intermittent brake-light signal during light braking.
- Bring the recall notice to the dealer if you have it.
What happens at the repair
The dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available. The filing does not list a specific replacement part for this Winnebago page. It says DTNA/Freightliner will handle the free repair connected to the intermittent stop lamp condition during light brake applications. At the dealer, a Winnebago technician should inspect the brake lamp operation and perform the remedy tied to the related DTNA/Freightliner safety defect report. Ask the service desk to confirm the recall work is complete before the vehicle is returned.
Timeline
| April 12, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V217?
Recall 11V217 covers 5 2009-2010 Winnebago Adventurer and J38S vehicles with intermittent stop lamps during light brake applications. The brake lights can fail to show that the service brakes are applied, increasing crash risk without warning. The repair is free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Winnebago Adventurer or J38S is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V217. If it is, contact a franchised Winnebago dealer or the warranty campaigns department at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall 11V217. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The remedy for recall 11V217 says owners will be notified and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 11V217 is that the stop lamps fail to properly show that the service brakes are applied. Drivers behind the vehicle do not get the normal brake-light signal, which increases crash risk without warning.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The source recall describes intermittent stop lamps during light brake applications. Treat brake lights that flicker, fail to illuminate, or work only under harder pedal pressure as a reason to stop using the vehicle for normal trips until a dealer checks recall 11V217.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V217000 |
|---|---|
| Winnebago customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V217 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V217000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →