2001 Itasca Suncruiser
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 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.
Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"Hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition IS in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these vehicles. owner notification began april 25, 2003. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Service brakes, hydraulic
A jelly like substance in my brake system. Workhorse at first said to have the dealer flush the system and replace the brake fluid, then they back off and said there IS nothing wrong?*ak
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Tail light lenses and mounted base plate have melted with cause undetermined. the owner did replace the light assembly twice with replacements sent from the manufacture, but the problem did reoccur. winnebago will not discuss the problem further sending the owner a letter stating this. please describe details. mr
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
When driving uphill at slow speeds, 25-40 mph vehicle will lose power. Consumer applied accelerator, but vehicle only slowed down. Dealer road tested vehicle on flat road, and stated there was nothing wrong. *ak *et
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