- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 winnebago access, access premier, chalet and model year 2011 itasca impulse, and impulse silver motor homes manufactured from march 5, 2008, through april 28, 2011. These vehicles may have the potential for the propane supply hose to make contact with the metal door frame.
- The risk
- Contact with the door frame may wear through the hose causing a propane leak, which could ignite and result in personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will check to make sure the propane supply hose is not damaged and replace it if necessary and add a clamp to route hose away from any unfriendly surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 19, 2011. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Itasca Impulse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Itasca Impulse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2011 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Impulse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Itasca Impulse 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 2011 Itasca Impulse 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 Impulse: every year compared
All Impulse years2011 Itasca Impulse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Itasca Impulse | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2011 Itasca Reyo | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Itasca Sunova | 1 | 2 | B | 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 2011 Itasca Impulse
Does the 2011 Itasca Impulse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Itasca Impulse: tank assembly (August 2011). 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 2011 Itasca Impulse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Itasca Impulse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Impulse 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 2011 Itasca Impulse 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