Itasca Sunova 2005
Model Sunova made in 2005 by Itasca got 4 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V467000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/05/2010 | 10/12/2010 | 571 | 210 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 winnebago sightseer and itasca sunova motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. in a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago has not yet provided a remedy and an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago safety recall no. 119.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V608000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/08/2003 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 6201 | 11/29/2004 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/18/2004 | 12/28/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||
| 09/24/2005 | 1 | 09/13/2005 | |
| 2005 winnebago itasco sunova has problems with the chassis, it is unsafe to drive past 55m ph rv is reactive to slight wind gust from small to large vehicles. *ts the consumer had other problems with the rv such as an inoperative stove top o ring, slide out fascia right side, driver side and passenger fender blew out, the water heater failed, driver side mirror had blown off while driving, a slide out leak, a toilet spray leak, bathroom caulk cracking/separating, shower caulk/ separation, the kitchen was delaminating and the wall paper was bubbling | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | 12/01/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2005 itasca sunova 29r. there was 3700 miles on the motor home. rear brakes were smoking. the brakes had been squealing every since he purchased vehicle. itasca corporate headquarters representative said consume r must have been driving it hard. this was on flat land and vehicle was smoking . could smell the brakes. the motor home was not even fully loaded. the dealership said brake pads where burnt, and were not checking on it. the manufacturer would not cover anything than bleeding of the brakes. the brake job would be $1280 at first, and curreently was up to almost $2000. 2002-2004 models were recalled for brake problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | 12/01/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact owned a 2005 itasca sunova 29r. there was 3700 miles on the motor home. rear brakes were smoking. the brakes had been squealing every since he purchased vehicle. itasca corporate headquarters representative said consume r must have been driving it hard. this was on flat land and vehicle was smoking . could smell the brakes. the motor home was not even fully loaded. the dealership said brake pads where burnt, and were not checking on it. the manufacturer would not cover anything than bleeding of the brakes. the brake job would be $1280 at first, and curreently was up to almost $2000. 2002-2004 models were recalled for brake problems. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/24/2005 | 1 | 09/13/2005 | |
| 2005 winnebago itasco sunova has problems with the chassis, it is unsafe to drive past 55m ph rv is reactive to slight wind gust from small to large vehicles. *ts the consumer had other problems with the rv such as an inoperative stove top o ring, slide out fascia right side, driver side and passenger fender blew out, the water heater failed, driver side mirror had blown off while driving, a slide out leak, a toilet spray leak, bathroom caulk cracking/separating, shower caulk/ separation, the kitchen was delaminating and the wall paper was bubbling | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FOUNTAIN VALLEY | MIKE THOMPSON RV | ||
| LA | PONCHATOULA | 70454 | BERRYLAND | 985-370-7001 |