2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE
The 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Winnebago Industries Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE, potentially affecting up to 18,850 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 24V733000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 17,329 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such...
Consequence: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE
Winnebago Industries Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
62-01 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the roof a/c mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened causing possible water infiltration and instructions to inspect/repair.
62-01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the roof a/c mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened causing possible water infiltration and instructions to inspect/repair.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA ELLIPSE
- 2008 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2009 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2010 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2011 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2012 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2013 ITASCA ELLIPSE (current)
- 2014 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2015 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2016 ITASCA ELLIPSE — 0 complaints
- 2017 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