NHTSA recall 12V566000
Electrical System · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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 with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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 as needed. The recall began December 26, 2012. Owners…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2010 Itasca Ellipse
- 2010 Itasca Meridian
- 2010 Winnebago Journey
- 2010 Winnebago Tour
- 2011 Itasca Ellipse
- 2011 Itasca Meridian
- 2011 Winnebago Journey
- 2011 Winnebago Tour
- 2012 Itasca Ellipse
- 2012 Itasca Meridian
- 2012 Winnebago Journey
- 2012 Winnebago Tour
- 2013 Itasca Ellipse
- 2013 Itasca Meridian
- 2013 Winnebago Journey
- 2013 Winnebago Tour
- Itasca Ellipse
- Itasca Meridian
- Winnebago Journey
- Winnebago Tour
All model years NHTSA lists
2010 Itasca Ellipse, 2011 Itasca Ellipse, 2012 Itasca Ellipse, 2013 Itasca Ellipse, 2010 Itasca Meridian, 2011 Itasca Meridian, 2012 Itasca Meridian, 2013 Itasca Meridian, 2010 Winnebago Journey, 2011 Winnebago Journey, 2012 Winnebago Journey, 2013 Winnebago Journey, 2010 Winnebago Tour, 2011 Winnebago Tour, 2012 Winnebago Tour, 2013 Winnebago Tour.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V566000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.