Winnebago Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V566000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V566000 by Winnebago Industries Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 1,521 affected units, Brake and Cruise Control Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V566000
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-12-06T00:00:00
Subject: Brake and cruise control circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,521

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V566000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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