Check a VIN

2010-2013 Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Meridian and others recall: electrical system

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on December 6, 2012. It covers about 1,521 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,521
reported
Dec 6, 2012
owners notified
Dec 26, 2012
related complaints
3

Electrical system

What is wrong
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Risk
Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1‑503‑745‑6910.

Recall number 12V566000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 12V566000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2013 Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Meridian and others electrical system?

Yes. Recall 12V566000, reported on December 6, 2012, covers about 1,521 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V566000?

Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners should contact Winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535 or Daimler Trucks at 1‑503‑745‑6910.

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Itasca Ellipse?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history