2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
The 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS, PARKING BRAKE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER, potentially affecting up to 203 vehicles.
Recall 12V389000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 165 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V049000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent 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
Safety Rating for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER
- 2011 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER — 0 complaints
- 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER (current)
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