Itasca Sunova 2006
Model Sunova made in 2006 by Itasca got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . The car had one investigation (trailer hitches). There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and steering.
Model 2006
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V163000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/07/2005 to 04/25/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 05/19/2006 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/16/2006 | 05/16/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the flame on the cooking range may be forced downward over the burner or flame outage may occur when the cooking range and furnace are operated at the same time. this condition is due to the possibility of a missing cabinet panel that isolates the furnace return air. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the furnace is operated at the same time as the stove and the cabinet panel is missing, the stove flame may go out and the propane gas will continue to flow, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury or vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the cabinet assembly for a cabinet panel and install one if necessary free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on june 2, 2006. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 101.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V532000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 02/08/2005 to 09/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 342 | 11/11/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 11/09/2005 | 11/18/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes with the optional galley upgrade package, knives stored in the galley knife holder may interfere with the propane gas line to the stove. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The knives could damage the propane gas line allowing propane gas to escape, which has the potential to ignite, resulting in personal injury or vehicle property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will properly route the propane gas line and install a knife shield. the recall began on november 11, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 99.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V250000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/01/2005 to 06/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1021 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/05/2006 | 07/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. the steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6883 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V571000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/01/2005 to 10/16/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 717 | 09/09/2008 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/29/2008 | 10/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm may have been improperly torqued during assembly. the improper torque may have damaged the castle nut and compromised the integrity of the connection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drag link were to separate from the pitman arm, the driver would not have directional control of the vehicle possibly causing a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with workhorse to replace and properly tighten the castle nut that retains the steering drag link to the pitman arm (please see 08v442). owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-946-7731 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V573000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 11/14/2005 to 12/08/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 193 | 12/23/2005 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/28/2005 | 12/30/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 23, 2005. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 100. customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||
| PE10048 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/07/2010 | Hitch Fracture | |||
| On november 28, 2010, odi received voq 10368002 which alleges that the towing hitch installed as original equipment in a 2006 model year winnebago itasca vehicle had cracked / partially fractured. a completely fractured tow hitch may allow the towed vehicle to separate from the towing vehicle in an uncontrolled manner while being towed risking injury to pedestrians and occupants of vehicles being operated in the proximity to the separation incident. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 12/03/2008 | 1500 | 4 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 itasca sunova rv with goodyear tires dot# mj93-mahw, size 245/70/ r19. while driving 50 mph she heard a peculiar noise from the rear end of the vehicle. upon vehicle inspection she noticed that the inside of driver-side rear tire had exploded. the tire was taken to a dealership where the contact was informed that the inner mesh lining of the tire had corroded. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 19500. updated 12/07/09. *lj the consumer had experienced 4 tire blowouts. goodyear did not offer any assistance. updated 12/08/09 | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | PENSACOLA | 32534 | CARPENTERS CAMPERS INC | 800-477-6630 |