NHTSA Recall 12V566000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V566000; Date: Dec. 6, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,521
Recall Summary:
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 with brake pedal use, and the one that illuminates the brake lights with brake pedal use.
How to 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 should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535 or daimler trucks at 1-503-745-6910.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 26, 2012
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