2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
2 recalls — 1 complaints
12V389000 Aug 8, 2012
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence
If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
12V049000 Feb 9, 2012
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Oct 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOME, MODEL NUMBER: IF23IRP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE SOFA WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTED OVER THE PASSENGER'S HIP ONLY IF THE PASSENGER WAS SEATED SIDEWAYS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PASSEN... Read more
ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER across all model years (2011–2012).
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Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (current) | 2 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |