2000 ITASCA SUNCRUISER

2 recalls, 4 complaints

10V525000 Oct 26, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC... Read more
18,461 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
03V060000 Feb 21, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105,"HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
8,532 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER May 19, 2008
Incident date: Sep 25, 2007
SEPTEMBER 2007 - FORD MOTOR COMPANY SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS POSING A RISK OF AND UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR WHEN IT IS BEING OPERATED, EVEN IF THE SPEED CONTROL IS NOT IN USE. THIS WAS TAKEN TO THE DEA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 19, 2008
Incident date: Sep 25, 2007
SEPTEMBER 2007 - FORD MOTOR COMPANY SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS POSING A RISK OF AND UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR WHEN IT IS BEING OPERATED, EVEN IF THE SPEED CONTROL IS NOT IN USE. THIS WAS TAKEN TO THE DEA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jul 13, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS AFTER ACTIVATING THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH...AFTER LOSS THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR REMAINS LIT, BUT NOT AS BRIGHT AS WHEN IT IS WHEN FUNCTIONING NORMALLY...TOOK TO FORD DEALER ONCE BUT PROBLEM ENDED BEFORE ARRIVING THERE, SOME 30 MILES AWAY...LAST TIME PROBLEM HAPPENED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Sep 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
VEHICLE IS LEAKING PROPANE DUE TO "FLARES" THAT CARRY FUEL BREAKING. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE TWICE PRIOR TO RECENT LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

ITASCA SUNCRUISER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ITASCA SUNCRUISER across all model years (1988, 2018).

79 Total Recalls
51 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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