Recall 12V049 covers 38 2012 Itasca Impulse, Access, Access Premier, and Impulse Silver motor homes for parking-brake cable rubbing. Free Itasca dealer repair.
Itasca is recalling 38 2012 Impulse, Access, Access Premier, and Impulse Silver motor homes under recall 12V049 because the parking brake cable can rub against a metal support under the vehicle. The cable can fail to release or wear through, letting the motor home roll away without warning and raising the risk of injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake cable on the 2012 Itasca Impulse, Access, Access Premier, and Impulse Silver motor homes is the line that transfers force from the parking brake control to the brake hardware. When it works correctly, that cable helps hold the motor home in place after the driver sets the parking brake.
On affected motor homes, the cable is positioned close enough to a metal support under the vehicle that it rubs against that support. Each time the parking brake is used, or as the vehicle moves and vibrates, that contact wears on the cable. Over time, the rubbing can damage the cable and keep the parking brake from holding as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not count on a noise, dashboard light, or visible change from the driver's seat to show that the cable has been worn by the metal support.
Who's affected?
Covers four 2012 motorhome models, all tied to the parking brake.
| 2012 Itasca Impulse | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2012 Winnebago Access | Parking brake |
| 2012 Winnebago Access Premier | Parking brake |
| 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 38 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorhome.
What's the safety risk?
A parking brake cable that rubs can fail to release or wear until it fails. If it fails, the vehicle can roll away without prior warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and use extra care when parking until it is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Itasca dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Itasca Impulse, Access, Access Premier, or Impulse Silver is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Itasca dealer and ask whether the free parking-brake repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the metal-tube shortening that gives the parking brake cable clearance and stops cable rubbing.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V049 when you call.
- Use extra care when parking until the repair is complete, and confirm the parking brake releases before driving.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Itasca technician works under the motor home and shortens the metal support tube so it clears the parking brake cable. That added clearance keeps the cable from rubbing against the metal support. If your VIN is included, the dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The source filing does not give a repair time, so ask the service desk how long the vehicle needs to stay at the shop.
Timeline
| February 9, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V049?
Recall 12V049 covers 38 2012 Itasca Impulse, Access, Access Premier, and Impulse Silver motor homes with a parking brake cable that can rub against a metal support. If the cable sticks or wears through, the vehicle can roll away without warning and cause injury or death.
What should I do if my 2012 Itasca Impulse, Access, Access Premier, or Impulse Silver is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor home is included in recall 12V049. If it is, contact a franchised Itasca dealer and ask for the parking brake cable clearance repair. The dealer shortens the metal tube under the vehicle so the cable has proper clearance.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V049, the dealer shortens the metal tube to provide clearance for the parking brake cable, and parts and labor are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a rollaway without warning. The parking brake cable can rub on a metal support, fail to release, or wear until it fails. If that happens, the motor home can move when parked and cause injury or death.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the rollaway risk described in recall 12V049. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before relying on the parking brake. Keep the campaign number ready when you call the service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V049000 |
|---|---|
| Itasca customer service | 1-641-585-6939 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V049 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V049000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →