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2015 ITASCA SUNSTAR

6 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 TSBs

24V733000 Oct 9, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellips... Read more
Consequence
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
17,329 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
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
16V598000 Aug 12, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may ... Read more
Consequence
A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
3,826 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
15V866000 Dec 22, 2015
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, ... Read more
Consequence
If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
1,253 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
15V664000 Oct 16, 2015
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford c... Read more
Consequence
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
297 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc
15V510000 Aug 12, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the ... Read more
Consequence
A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer se... Read more
3,307 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries, Inc

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
I suspect the car seat is counterfeit1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
I suspect the car seat is counterfeit Apr 5, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
This is being advertised as a child restraint, but clearly does not meet FMVSS.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Apr 5, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the Back Over Prevention camera screen became distorted. The contact stated that while shifted in drive, the screen displayed as if the vehicle was in the reverse for several minutes before the display went ba... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Apr 5, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Renegade. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the Back Over Prevention camera screen became distorted. The contact stated that while shifted in drive, the screen displayed as if the vehicle was in the reverse for several minutes before the display went ba... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 ITASCA SUNSTAR

3 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
65-02 May 11, 2015
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners outlining instructions for applying Eternabond tape seal over the roof to sidewall joint to protect the area from cracked or failed sealants.
65-02 May 11, 2015
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners outlining instructions for applying Eternabond tape seal over the roof to sidewall joint to protect the area from cracked or failed sealants.
65-02 May 11, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners outlining instructions for applying Eternabond tape seal over the roof to sidewall joint to protect the area from cracked or failed sealants.

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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2017 4 1 View
2016 6 0 View
2015 (current) 6 3
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2004 3 1 View
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Other ITASCA Models

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