Itasca Ellipse, Meridian; Winnebago Journey, Tour (2010-2013): Electrical system
Recall 12V566000 · Dec 6, 2012 · Winnebago Industries Inc.
1,521
vehicles affected
1,521
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V566000
- Date
- Dec 6, 2012
- Maker
- Winnebago Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,521
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2010-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 16 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V566000?
4 models: Itasca Ellipse (2010-2013), Itasca Meridian (2010-2013), Winnebago Journey (2010-2013) and 1 more, about 1,521 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.