NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Itasca Elipse Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Itasca Elipse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Itasca dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Itasca Elipse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Itasca Elipse owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Itasca Elipse, describing incidents dated May 18, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11417641 · Filed
Aluminum wiper arm is mounted on a steel stud because of dissimilar metals spline on aluminum arm corroded/stripped causing wiper arm to stop functioning without any prior indication.
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V782000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 17,360 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2012 – December 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
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.
LP Hose Hardening may Result in LP Leak
NHTSA #15V625000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2015 · Winnebago Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 8,842 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 25, 2015 · Vehicles built June 26, 2012 – August 26, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Winnebago Era, Travato, View, Trend, Via, Journey, and Tour motorhomes and Itasca Navion, Viva, Reyo, Meridian, and Elipse motorhomes manufactured June 26, 2012, to August 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the high pressure liquid propane (LP) hose may harden and result in an LP leak at the crimp fitting.
Safety consequence
An LP leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP hose, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
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.
Other Itasca Elipse model years
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