- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
- The risk
- If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Itasca Impulse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 Itasca Impulse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2013 for the equipment.
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
2013 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 2013 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 years2013 Itasca Impulse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Itasca Impulse | 0 | 1 | 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 |
| 2013 Itasca Elipse | 1 | 2 | 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 Impulse
Does the 2013 Itasca Impulse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Itasca Impulse: equipment (April 2013). 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 2013 Itasca Impulse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 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 2013 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