Itasca Meridian 2012
Model Meridian made in 2012 by Itasca got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment.
Model 2012
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 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V389000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. | from 03/01/2012 to 03/21/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 44 | MFR | WINNEBAGO OF INDIANA, LLC | 08/08/2012 | 08/08/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2012. owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This is winnebago recall no. 126. 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 www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||