- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Itasca Elipse Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Itasca Elipse with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2014 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Elipse year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Itasca Elipse problems
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2013 Itasca Elipse recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
- The risk
- An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2013 Itasca Elipse
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Aluminum wiper arm is mounted on a steel stud because of dissimilar metals spline on aluminum arm corroded/stripped causing wiper arm to stop functioning without any prior indication.
Itasca Elipse: every year compared
All Elipse years2013 Itasca Elipse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Itasca Elipse | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2013 Itasca Meridian | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Suncruiser | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Cambria | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Sunova | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Sunstar | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Navion | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2013 Itasca Elipse
Does the 2013 Itasca Elipse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Itasca Elipse: equipment (December 2017); lpg systems (October 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Itasca Elipse?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Itasca Elipse had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 18, 2021 and the latest on May 18, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Itasca Elipse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Elipse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2013 Itasca Elipse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data