2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE
The 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
Recalls for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE, potentially affecting up to 20,290 vehicles.
Recall 12V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,521 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Winnebago Journey and Tour motorhomes, and certain model year 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian and Ellipse motorhomes, manufactured June 18, 2010, through November 17, 2011. The chassis are equipped with connectors for diode jumpers that may come loose, resulting in an open circuit. Two circuits are affected: The one that disengages the cruise control...
Consequence: Failure of the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Without the brake lights illuminating when the brakes are applied, the driver's intent is not communicated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler Trucks North America will be conducting the recall on behalf of Winnebago Industries. Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the diode jumpers to make sure they are fully locked in place and will correct the vehicles...
View full details →Recall 11V156000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOUR AND ITASCA ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 9, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2011. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A LP HOSE CONNECTION TO BE DAMAGED WHEN THE SLIDEOUT ROOM IS OPERATED. IF THE LP HOSE MAKES CONTACT WITH THE SLIDEOUT RAM, IT COULD BE DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN,...
Consequence: THE LEAKING LP THEN HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOSE AND RELOCATE A PIPE CLAMP AS WELL AS ADDING A SECOND CLAMP TO THE HOSE TO ENSURE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE SLIDEROOM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE...
View full details →Recall 11V096000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 283 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 TOUR AND ITASCA ELLIPSE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 7, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 7, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH LABELS INDICATING THE WRONG TYPE OF LOAD RANGE TIRES.
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567 CERTIFICATION.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON...
View full details →Recall 10V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 18,461 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT...
Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE.
Safety Rating for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA ELLIPSE
- 2006 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 1 complaint
- 2007 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2008 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2009 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2010 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE (current)
- 2012 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2014 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2015 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2016 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
Other ITASCA Models
- ITASCA ITASCA — 60 total complaints
- ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 51 total complaints
- ITASCA NAVION — 36 total complaints
- ITASCA SUNOVA — 23 total complaints
- ITASCA HORIZON — 22 total complaints
- ITASCA SUNRISE — 17 total complaints
- ITASCA MERIDIAN — 16 total complaints
- ITASCA IKG36WQ — 14 total complaints