Itasca Ellipse 2011
Model Ellipse made in 2011 by Itasca got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V566000 | Winnebago Industries Inc. | from 06/18/2010 to 11/17/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1521 | MFR | Winnebago Industries, Inc | 12/06/2012 | 12/10/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin on january 28, 2013. owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or daimler trucks at 1-503-745-6910. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V096000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/07/2009 to 02/07/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 283 | 02/25/2011 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/14/2011 | 02/16/2011 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 7, 2009 through february 7, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification. the vehicles are equipped with labels indicating the wrong type of load range tires. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of part 567 certification. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new tire information labels and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on february 25, 2011. owner may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago safety recall no. 121.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V156000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/09/2010 to 01/21/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 25 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/08/2011 | 03/09/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 9, 2010 through january 21, 2011. these vehicles have the potential for a lp hose connection to be damaged when the slideout room is operated. if the lp hose makes contact with the slideout ram, it could be disconnected. if this were to happen, a leak would occur when the lp tank is opened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The leaking lp then has the potential to ignite, which could result in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the hose and relocate a pipe clamp as well as adding a second clamp to the hose to ensure clearance is maintained during the operation of the slideroom. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owner may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago safety recall no. 122.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||