2012 Itasca Impulse, Itasca Impulse Silver and others recall: parking brake

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on February 9, 2012. It covers about 38 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 38
reported: Feb 9, 2012
owners notified: Feb 17, 2012

Parking brake

What is wrong: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012 access, access premier and itasca impulse and impulse silver motor homes, manufactured from june 28, 2011, through january 25, 2012. The parking brake cable may rub on a metal support under the vehicle.
Risk: If the parking brake cable rubs, it may fail to release, or over time it may abrade until it to fails, resulting in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly causing personal injury or death.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will shorten the metal tube to provide clearance for the parking brake cable, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 17, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1‑641‑585‑6939.

Recall number 12V049000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V049000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Itasca Impulse, Itasca Impulse Silver and others parking brake?

Yes. Recall 12V049000, reported on February 9, 2012, covers about 38 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V049000?

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will shorten the metal tube to provide clearance for the parking brake cable, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 17, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1‑641‑585‑6939.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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