Itasca Sunova 2003
Model Sunova made in 2003 by Itasca got 32 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2003
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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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V358000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/02/2002 to 08/29/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5645 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/19/2004 | 07/20/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 03V243000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2001 to 05/08/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 2684 | 07/10/2003 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/08/2003 | 07/14/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, when the cooking range and furnace are operating at the same time, the flame on the cooking range could be forced downward over the burner or flame outage could occur. this condition is due to the location of the furnace and cooking range whereby the furnace may draw air in from above the range burners and cause a downdraft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the flame may go out, and the liquid propane (lp) gas will continue to flow. this is a hazardous situation that could result in an explosion or fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an air restrictor panel under the range. owner notification began july 10, 2003. owners should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 89.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 03V405000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/2000 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 15337 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/16/2003 | 10/22/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V609000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/06/2003 to 09/03/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 3538 | 01/07/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/22/2004 | 12/28/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. the fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. the recall began january 7, 2005. owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 93. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V060000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/01/1999 to 01/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 8532 | 04/25/2003 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/21/2003 | 02/25/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 88.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V049000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/31/2002 to 09/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 176 | 03/07/2003 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/20/2003 | 02/24/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain model d30b motor homes built on a ford chassis, a plate, which is used to support the spare tire, was inadvertently left off a number of these motor homes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without this additional support, the spare tire could fall off the vehicle resulting in property damage and possibly personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the spare tire mount and, if necessary, install a new support plate. owner notification is expected to begin during march 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 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 87. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 9800 | ||
| Brake failure itasca rv | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 9800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the brakes were applied and they would not release. the vehicle was able to be driven after waiting a while. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the brakes needed to be replaced along with the electrical module. the brakes were repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 9,800. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 9800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the brakes were applied and they would not release. the vehicle was able to be driven after waiting a while. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who advised him that the brakes needed to be replaced along with the electrical module, but they are unable to locate where specifically. the vehicle was repaired for the brakes. the failure mileage was approximately 9,800. tb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 100 | 9 | 04/01/2003 |
| While driving at 10 mph, the consumer heard an explosion. after pulling into a parking lot, the consumer found that the inside right rear tire blew out at the side wall. also on another occasion, the outside right rear tire had a blow out at the side wall. *la the problems were as followed: frayed valve stem extender, gauges were inoperative and the storage lock was inoperative. two days after the consumer picked up the vehicle from repair and within two miles, the rear tire blew out and another tire had a buldge. one hundred and ten miles later, another tire blew, fours hours later it was replaced and after stopping for gas, another tire was repaired due to a flat. three tires were replaced and there two flat tires with no sign of cause. *sc *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 100 | 9 | 04/01/2003 |
| While driving at 10 mph, the consumer heard an explosion. after pulling into a parking lot, the consumer found that the inside right rear tire blew out at the side wall. also on another occasion, the outside right rear tire had a blow out at the side wall. *la the problems were as followed: frayed valve stem extender, gauges were inoperative and the storage lock was inoperative. two days after the consumer picked up the vehicle from repair and within two miles, the rear tire blew out and another tire had a buldge. one hundred and ten miles later, another tire blew, fours hours later it was replaced and after stopping for gas, another tire was repaired due to a flat. three tires were replaced and there two flat tires with no sign of cause. *sc *jb | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 9800 | ||
| Brake failure itasca rv | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 12600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed that the steering wheel was abnormally pulling to the left. in addition, the brake pedal began to stick. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised that the front and rear passenger side brakes were overheating, causing the calipers to stick and the hydro boost to stop functioning. the mechanic then advised that the brake system would have to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 12,600. kmj | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 12600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed that the steering wheel was abnormally pulling to the left. in addition, the brake pedal began to stick. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised that the front and rear passenger side brakes were overheating, causing the calipers to stick and the hydro boost to stop functioning. the mechanic then advised that the brake system would have to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 12,600. kmj | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 12600 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. while driving approximately 10 mph the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed the steering wheel pulled to the left. the brake pedal began to stick. the vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the front and rear passenger side brakes were overheating causing the calipers to stick and the hydro boost to stop functioning. the mechanic stated the brake system would have to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 12,600. dr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 9800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the brakes were applied and they would not release. the vehicle was able to be driven after waiting a while. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the brakes needed to be replaced along with the electrical module. the brakes were repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 9,800. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 9800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the brakes were applied and they would not release. the vehicle was able to be driven after waiting a while. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who advised him that the brakes needed to be replaced along with the electrical module, but they are unable to locate where specifically. the vehicle was repaired for the brakes. the failure mileage was approximately 9,800. tb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 100 | 9 | 04/01/2003 |
| While driving at 10 mph, the consumer heard an explosion. after pulling into a parking lot, the consumer found that the inside right rear tire blew out at the side wall. also on another occasion, the outside right rear tire had a blow out at the side wall. *la the problems were as followed: frayed valve stem extender, gauges were inoperative and the storage lock was inoperative. two days after the consumer picked up the vehicle from repair and within two miles, the rear tire blew out and another tire had a buldge. one hundred and ten miles later, another tire blew, fours hours later it was replaced and after stopping for gas, another tire was repaired due to a flat. three tires were replaced and there two flat tires with no sign of cause. *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | CEDER FALLS | ACE FOGDALLS |