Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes

Aug 08, 2012 — Recall Campaign #12V389000

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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 165 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

12V389000

Manufacturer:	Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Recall date:	August 08, 2012
NHTSA Campaign #:	12V389000
Units affected:	165

Description:: 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.
Consequeces:: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective action:: 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.
Notes:: This is Winnebago recall no. 126. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOME, MODEL NUMBER: IF23IRP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE SOFA WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTED OVER THE PASSENGER'S HIP ONLY IF THE PASSENGER WAS SEATED SIDEWAYS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN INTERNAL DAMAGE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT DESIGN COULD NOT BE COMPROMISED, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER NOTED THAT THE SEAT WAS NOT INTENDED FOR OCCUPANCY BUT A SEAT BELT WAS INSTALLED. THE SEAT BELT DEFECT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,640. UPDATED 11/27/12 *CN THE CUSTOMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO SEAT SIX PEOPLE BUT CAN ONLY SEAT FIVE. UPDATED 12/11/2012 *JS;
2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOME, MODEL NUMBER: IF23IRP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE SOFA WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTED OVER THE PASSENGER'S HIP ONLY IF THE PASSENGER WAS SEATED SIDEWAYS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN INTERNAL DAMAGE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT AND STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT DESIGN COULD NOT BE COMPROMISED, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER NOTED THAT THE SEAT WAS NOT INTENDED FOR OCCUPANCY BUT A SEAT BELT WAS INSTALLED. THE SEAT BELT DEFECT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,640. UPDATED 11/27/12 *CN THE CUSTOMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO SEAT SIX PEOPLE BUT CAN ONLY SEAT FIVE. UPDATED 12/11/2012 *JS;
2012 ITASCA NAVION IQ Complaints
ALL FOUR ABS WHEEL SENSORS FAILED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS, THE COST TO REPLACE OVER $1100.00. THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO LIMP MODE HAD TO DRIVE 15 MPH FOR OVER AN HOUR TO GET HOME. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FROM WINDFALL, IN TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN;