Itasca Itasca 1997
Model Itasca made in 1997 by Itasca got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to parking brake. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V225000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 491 | 11/08/1996 | MFR | ITASCA MOTORHOME | 11/05/1996 | 11/08/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat belt retractor located next to the driver and passenger seats will not allow the belt to be extended so that it can be used. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident, the vehicle driver or occupant would not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new seat belt assemblies in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description:class a motor homes.owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during november 1996.note:owners who take their motor home 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 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||||
| #68 | 02/14/1997 | 51322 | Recall 97v-012- winnebago industries, inc has determined that a defect exists in certain winnebago and itasca motor homes built between 1989 and 1997- the defect is in the spare tire carrier hoist system- during transit, the hoist compone | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 2 | 03/31/1997 | ||
| While parking the autopark brake locked up, after turning the engine the letting it sit, it worked fine, on one occasion while driving the autopark brake abruptly applied itself and the consumer had to crawl under the motorhome to disengage the brake, consumer believes the is a poorly designed system. nlm | |||