- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Itasca Ellipse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Itasca Ellipse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2012 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Ellipse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Itasca Ellipse recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2012 Itasca Ellipse yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Itasca Ellipse: every year compared
All Ellipse years2012 Itasca Ellipse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Itasca Ellipse | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 Itasca Sunstar | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Itasca Navion IQ | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Itasca Navion | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver | 1 | 2 | - | 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 2012 Itasca Ellipse
Does the 2012 Itasca Ellipse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Itasca Ellipse: electrical system (December 2012). 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 2012 Itasca Ellipse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Itasca Ellipse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 2012 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