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2013 ITASCA SUNSTAR

3 recalls, 3 complaints - 7 TSBs

17V782000 Dec 7, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit,... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online... Read more
17,360 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
13V162000 Apr 26, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation seque... Read more
Consequence
If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners a... Read more
523 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.
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.
2,841 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
STEERING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SUSPENSION Jan 10, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2013
WE TOOK OUR FIRST TRIP TO THE VERDE VALLEY BETWEEN 9/7/13 AND 9/9/13. WE FOUND THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WINDY CONDITIONS. AFTER THAT TRIP, WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WERE ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ALIGNED AND TIRES BALAN... Read more
STEERING Jan 10, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2013
WE TOOK OUR FIRST TRIP TO THE VERDE VALLEY BETWEEN 9/7/13 AND 9/9/13. WE FOUND THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WINDY CONDITIONS. AFTER THAT TRIP, WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WERE ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ALIGNED AND TIRES BALAN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 10, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2013
WE TOOK OUR FIRST TRIP TO THE VERDE VALLEY BETWEEN 9/7/13 AND 9/9/13. WE FOUND THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WINDY CONDITIONS. AFTER THAT TRIP, WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WERE ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ALIGNED AND TIRES BALAN... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 ITASCA SUNSTAR

7 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
130000 VISIBILITY1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
63-04 Apr 12, 2013
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the procedure to inspect and reroute if necessary the motoraid hoses in the engine compartment. The hose may come in contact with the manifold.
63-04 Apr 12, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the procedure to inspect and reroute if necessary the motoraid hoses in the engine compartment. The hose may come in contact with the manifold.
63-04 Apr 12, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the procedure to inspect and reroute if necessary the motoraid hoses in the engine compartment. The hose may come in contact with the manifold.
63-02 Nov 21, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers and Customers outlining instructions to replace the window run channel as the current channel can be forced into the frame causing the window to be loose or rattle.
63-02 Nov 21, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers and Customers outlining instructions to replace the window run channel as the current channel can be forced into the frame causing the window to be loose or rattle.
63-02 Nov 21, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers and Customers outlining instructions to replace the window run channel as the current channel can be forced into the frame causing the window to be loose or rattle.
62-02 Aug 31, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the house batteries may not be charging when the engine is running and details the procedure to inspect and correct.

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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
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).

67 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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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 (current) 3 3
2012 2 2 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 2 0 View
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2007 4 0 View
2006 2 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 3 1 View
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Other ITASCA Models

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