Recall 12V049000: 2012 Itasca Impulse, 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver, 2012 Winnebago Access +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 9, 2012
Vehicles affected
38
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Winnebago’s safety recall number is 125.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Itasca Impulse
  • 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver
  • 2012 Winnebago Access
  • 2012 Winnebago Access Premier

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V049000
Manufacturer campaign
125
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
Owner letters
Feb 17, 2012
Components
Parking brake (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology