Itasca Ellipse recalls and problems
14 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 18 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Itasca Ellipse by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Ellipse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Ellipse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Ellipse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Ellipse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Ellipse | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Ellipse | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Ellipse | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Ellipse | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Ellipse | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Ellipse | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Ellipse | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Ellipse | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Itasca Ellipse problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
All Itasca Ellipse recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2013–2017 | Exterior Lighting | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 16V-385 | May 31, 2016 | 2015–2016 | Steering | Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Tour and Itasca Ellipse motor homes manufactured August 29, 2014, to November 4, 2015 and built on a Freightliner chassis. |
| 16V-238 | Apr 25, 2016 | 2014 | Service Brakes, Electric | Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014 Winnebago Tour, and Itasca Ellipse vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, to August 9, 2013 and built on a Freightliner chassis. |
| 12V-566 | Dec 6, 2012 | 2010–2013 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 11V-156 | Mar 8, 2011 | 2011 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 9, 2010 through january 21, 2011. |
| 11V-096 | Feb 14, 2011 | 2010–2011 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 tour and itasca ellipse motor homes manufactured from august 7, 2009 through february 7, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification."… |
| 10V-525 | Oct 26, 2010 | 2000–2011 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. |
| 08V-573 | Oct 30, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Suspension | Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. |
| 08V-223 | May 19, 2008 | 2005–2009 | Steering | Winnebago is recalling 1,699 my 2005-2009 winnebago journey, tour and itasca meridian and ellipse motor homes built on the freightliner xc chassis. |
| 08V-226 | May 19, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Steering | Winnebago is recalling 306 my 2007-2008 journey, destination, tour and itasca meridian, latitude, and ellipse motor homes built on freightliner chassis. |
| 07V-491 | Oct 18, 2007 | 2006–2008 | Exterior Lighting | Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-390 | Aug 29, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin. |
| 05V-573 | Dec 28, 2005 | 2006 | Structure | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units. |
| 05V-496 | Nov 1, 2005 | 2006 | Steering | On certain motor homes, the cinch bolt, where the steering column connects to the intermediate shaft, was improperly tightened. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Itasca Ellipse?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Itasca Ellipse has the most reports (1). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Itasca Ellipse have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Itasca Ellipse model years 2000–2017.
What are the most common Itasca Ellipse problems?
Owners report equipment problems most often.