Itasca Sundancer 2005
Model Sundancer made in 2005 by Itasca got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2005
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 | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
04V512000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/23/2002 to 04/14/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 3950 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/20/2004 | 10/28/2004 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
04V516000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/03/2002 to 09/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 5125 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/20/2004 | 10/28/2004 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||||||||||||||||
06V456000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/19/2003 to 09/29/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1491 | 12/15/2006 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 11/28/2006 | 11/30/2006 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. the recall began on december 15, 2006. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Winnebago recall no. 103.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
05V475000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/12/2004 to 07/17/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 3613 | 10/14/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/2005 | 10/14/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. the recall began on october 15, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
08/19/2004 | 2500 | 1 | 08/10/2004 |
Regarding a model year 2005 winnebago itasca motorhome (serial no. 70467f241566c) utilizing a model year 2004 ford e450 chassis. while sleeping an alarm went off inside the mobile home. the local fire department arrived on location and found a slide out shield was blocking the generator exhaust system, in which the carbon monoxide was setting off the alarm. consumer was notified.*ak when the emergency response team arrived they took a carbon monoxide reading of 33 p.p.m. inside the motor home. *tc *mjj |