- 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 Winnebago Access Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Winnebago Access have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2012 for the lines and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Access year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Winnebago Access recalls 3
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.
- 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.
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Winnebago Access: every year compared
All Access years2012 Winnebago Access vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Winnebago Access | 0 | 3 | D | |
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| 2012 Winnebago Via | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Winnebago Sightseer | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
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| 2012 Winnebago One 26 RK | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2012 Winnebago Access
Does the 2012 Winnebago Access have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Winnebago Access: lines and fittings (August 2012); parking brake (February 2012); 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 2012 Winnebago Access had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Winnebago Access a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Winnebago Access 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.
Which Winnebago Access years have the most complaints?
2007 (1), 2014 (1), 2026 (1). See every Winnebago Access year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Winnebago Access 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