2006 Itasca Ellipse recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2006 Itasca Ellipse. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Oct 26, 2010Fire risk1996–2011 Itasca Ellipse, 1996–2011 Itasca Horizon, 1996–2011 Itasca Meridian and 17 other models — Equipment
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
10V525000 · 18K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 19, 2008Crash risk2005–2009 Itasca Ellipse, 2005–2009 Itasca Meridian, 2005–2009 Winnebago Journey and 1 other model — 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. THE CHASSIS CONTAINS STEERING FILTERS THAT CAN PLUG DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SCREEN ADHESION TO THE FILTER HOUSING CAUSING A RISE IN RETURN LINE PRESSURE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A HOSE SEPARATION FROM THE FILTER OR STEERING GEAR FITTING RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING FLUID AND POWER ASSIST.
08V223000 · 2K units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 18, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 Itasca Ellipse, 2007–2008 Itasca Suncruiser — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE REAR AND REAR-SIDE RED REFLECTORS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE 60-INCH HEIGHT LIMIT.
07V491000 · 645 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Aug 29, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Itasca Ellipse, 2006–2007 Itasca Horizon, 2006–2007 Winnebago Tour and 1 other model — 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.
07V390000 · 108 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 28, 2005Crash risk2006 Itasca Cambria, 2006 Itasca Ellipse, 2006 Itasca Horizon and 15 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH KWIKEE BRAND ELECTRIC STEPS, THE STEPS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE STEP CONTROL UNITS.
05V573000 · 193 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Nov 1, 2005Crash risk2006 Itasca Ellipse, 2006 Itasca Meridian, 2006 Winnebago Journey and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE CINCH BOLT, WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTS TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, WAS IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BOLT THREADS BEING STRIPPED, CONCEIVABLY NOT PROVIDING A TIGHT JOINT.
05V496000 · 152 units · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.