- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began during december 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Itasca Ellipse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Itasca Ellipse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Ellipse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Itasca Ellipse 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 is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. The chassis contains steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist.
- The risk
- Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07v570). Owners May contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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Itasca Ellipse: every year compared
All Ellipse years2005 Itasca Ellipse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Itasca Ellipse | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2005 Itasca Suncruiser | 5 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Spirit | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sundancer | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 5 | F | 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 2005 Itasca Ellipse
Does the 2005 Itasca Ellipse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Itasca Ellipse: equipment (October 2010); hydraulic power assist system (May 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2005 Itasca Ellipse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Itasca Ellipse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Itasca Ellipse 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 2005 Itasca Ellipse 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