2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
2 recalls, 2 complaints
12V389000 Aug 8, 2012
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence
If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
12V057000 Feb 16, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE PRNDL CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR ... Read more
Consequence
AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE PRNDL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 11, 2015
Incident date: Oct 24, 2015
I AM REPORTING THE MICHELIN XRV TIRES INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEGUN TO CRACK. AFTER AN INSPECTION AT A AUTHORIZED MICHELIN DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED I HAD, AT A MINIMUM, 3 TIRES SUFFERING FROM SEVERE CRACKING AND WOULD BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 16, 2014
Incident date: Apr 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THERE WAS A BRIEF DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE... Read more
NHTSA Safety Investigations, ITASCA SUNSTAR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA08002
Opened: Jan 4, 2008 , Closed: Mar 14, 2008
ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON A VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN CHASSIS AND ARE CLASS C MOTOR HOMES. ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2007, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AS RQ 07-002 AFTER RECEIVING FOUR CONSUMER REPORTS OF FAN BLADE FAILURE ON MODEL YEAR 2002 WINNEBAGO RIALTA AND VISTA ... Read more
ITASCA SUNSTAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ITASCA SUNSTAR across all model years (1996, 2023).
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Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ITASCA SUNSTAR - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2012 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |