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2012 Itasca Impulse SilverProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Itasca Impulse Silver has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2012 Itasca Impulse Silver recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 12V-389 · Aug 8, 2012 · 165 vehicles

Risk. If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 12V-049 · Feb 9, 2012 · 38 vehicles

Risk. IF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE RUBS, IT MAY FAIL TO RELEASE, OR OVER TIME IT MAY ABRADE UNTIL IT TO FAILS, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Itasca.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other Impulse Silver year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impulse Silver median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Impulse Silver owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOME, MODEL NUMBER: IF23IRP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE SOFA WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELT ADJUSTED OVER THE PASSENGER'S HIP ONLY IF THE PASSENGER WAS SEATED SIDEWAYS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE…
Complaint 10479642 · Oct 10, 2012 · 1,640 miles

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