1999 ITASCA SUNFLYER
2 recalls — 2 complaints — 1 TSBs
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
02V276006 Dec 3, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCC... Read more
Consequence
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAG... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Nov 25, 2003
Incident date: Nov 17, 2003
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SIDE WALL RIPPED OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *MR
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SLIDE-IN CAMPER
Feb 5, 1999
Incident date: Oct 8, 1998
TWO LOWER CORNERS OF THE SLIDEOUT ARE EXTREMELY SHARP, CAUSING CONSUMER INJURY TO UPPER LEFT CHEEKBONE INTO THE SCALP REQUIRING 25 STICHES.
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 ITASCA SUNFLYER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
7SB0079903X
Aug 6, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE INTELLITEC POWERLINE ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. *TT
ITASCA SUNFLYER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ITASCA SUNFLYER across all model years (1985–2011).
41
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ITASCA SUNFLYER — Year by Year
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| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2002 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |