NHTSA Recall 12V049000: Parking brake
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Itasca Impulse.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V049000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 125 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | February 9, 2012 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Winnebagos safety recall number is 125.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V049000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Impulse | 2012 |
| Itasca Impulse Silver | 2012 |
| Winnebago Access | 2012 |
| Winnebago Access Premier | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.