1997 Itasca Suncruiser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser. Newest first.
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 potential fire. the response times of the sensor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
My class a motorhome was recalled for a defective cruise control. the ford dealers I contacted told me it would take up to 5 months for them to receive the replacement corrective part. this IS unacceptable. they have had months to make the parts available. now I have to get along without any cruise control on a 34' 17,000 lb. Vehicle with gasoline costing over $3 a gallon. *tr
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicle caught on fire while driving caused by an overheated air conditioner. *ak
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