- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
- The risk
- If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Itasca Impulse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Itasca Impulse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2012 for the lines and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Impulse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Itasca Impulse 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 certain model year 2012 access, access premier and itasca impulse and impulse silver motor homes, manufactured from june 28, 2011, through january 25, 2012. The parking brake cable may rub on a metal support under the vehicle.
- The risk
- If the parking brake cable rubs, it may fail to release, or over time it may abrade until it to fails, resulting in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly causing personal injury or death.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will shorten the metal tube to provide clearance for the parking brake cable, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 17, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
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Itasca Impulse: every year compared
All Impulse years2012 Itasca Impulse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Itasca Impulse | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 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 Impulse
Does the 2012 Itasca Impulse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Itasca Impulse: lines and fittings (August 2012); parking brake (February 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 Impulse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Itasca Impulse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2012 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