Recall 12V566 affects 1,521 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian, Ellipse, Tour, and Journey motorhomes for loose diode jumper connectors. Repair is free at any franchised Itasca dealer.
Itasca is recalling 1,521 2010-2013 Meridian, Ellipse, Tour, and Journey motorhomes under recall 12V566 because loose diode jumper connectors can open brake-related circuits. The defect can keep cruise control from disengaging or leave brake lights dark when the pedal is pressed, increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian, Ellipse, Tour, and Journey motorhomes use diode jumper connectors in the chassis electrical system. A diode jumper is a small electrical link that helps route current through a circuit in the correct direction. In this recall, those circuits support brake-pedal functions tied to cruise control and brake lights.
The defect is a connector that does not stay secure. When it comes loose, it opens the circuit, which is like a broken wire. One affected circuit cancels cruise control when the brake pedal is pressed. The other turns on the brake lights when the brake pedal is pressed.
An owner would notice the problem only after one of those functions stops working. The brake lights can fail to illuminate, or cruise control can fail to disengage with brake-pedal use. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers four model lines across the 2010-2013 model years, all tied to the electrical system.
| 2010 Itasca Meridian | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Itasca Meridian | electrical system |
| 2010 Itasca Ellipse | electrical system |
| 2012 Itasca Ellipse | electrical system |
| 2013 Itasca Meridian | electrical system |
| 2011 Itasca Ellipse | electrical system |
| 2013 Itasca Ellipse | electrical system |
| 2010 Winnebago Tour | electrical system |
| 2010 Winnebago Journey | electrical system |
| 2011 Winnebago Journey | electrical system |
| 2013 Winnebago Journey | electrical system |
| 2013 Winnebago Tour | electrical system |
| 2012 Winnebago Journey | electrical system |
| 2011 Winnebago Tour | electrical system |
| 2012 Winnebago Tour | electrical system |
| 2011 Itasca Meridian | electrical system |
| Units affected | 1,521 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If cruise control stays engaged when you press the brakes, stopping and speed control take more attention, increasing crash risk. Brake lights that fail to illuminate also leave drivers behind you without a clear signal that you are slowing. Drive cautiously and schedule the inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Itasca dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian, Ellipse, Tour, or Journey motorhome is included in this recall.
- Review any owner notice already mailed for this recall, then ask an Itasca service contact whether the diode-jumper inspection is open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised Itasca dealer or authorized service center to schedule the free diode-jumper inspection that fixes loose electrical connectors for the cruise-control shutoff and brake-light circuits.
- Reference recall number 12V566 when you call, and ask whether Daimler Trucks North America is handling the inspection for your chassis.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection is complete. Confirm the brake lights work before each trip and avoid using cruise control.
What happens at the repair
Because the remedy status is not marked available, treat the dealer work as not open until Itasca or Daimler confirms it for your VIN. Once the repair is available, an Itasca technician inspects the diode jumper connectors and makes sure each jumper is fully locked in place. If a connector is loose, the dealer corrects it so the brake-light circuit and the cruise-control disengagement circuit work as intended. The final dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| December 6, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 26, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V566?
Recall 12V566 covers 1,521 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian, Ellipse, Tour, and Journey motorhomes with diode jumper connectors that can loosen and open brake-related circuits. The defect can keep cruise control engaged after braking or stop the brake lights from illuminating.
What should I do if my 2010-2013 Itasca Meridian, Ellipse, Tour, or Journey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 12V566. If it is, contact an Itasca dealer or the recall support line at 1-641-585-3535 and reference recall 12V566. Dealers inspect the diode jumpers and correct the connection as needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. For recall 12V566, dealers inspect the diode jumper connectors, confirm they are fully locked in place, and correct the vehicle as needed without charging parts or labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is crash-related. If the brake pedal does not disengage cruise control, the motorhome can keep applying cruise control when the driver is trying to slow down. If the brake lights do not illuminate, drivers behind the motorhome do not get a clear braking signal.
What if I bought this motorhome used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included, then call an Itasca dealer or the recall support line and reference recall 12V566.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V566000 |
|---|---|
| Itasca customer service | 1-641-585-3535 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V566 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V566000 |
Source documents
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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 →