Itasca Sunrise 2001
Model Sunrise made in 2001 by Itasca got 1 consumer complain as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, other.
Model 2001
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V099000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/26/2000 to 03/09/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1437 | 04/12/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/26/2001 | 03/29/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. the copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-route the lpg line. owner notification began april 12, 2001. 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 | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V225000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 10/24/2000 to 05/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 07/19/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 07/03/2001 | 07/13/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. these vehicles may have the incorrect liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracket. depending on how the tank was installed, there may not be adequate clearance between the tank and a bolt head on the suspension. without clearance, the tank could be damaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reposition the lp gas tank. owner notification began july 19, 2001. 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 | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 05/25/2001 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 05/23/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When depressing brakes consumer would have to apply force to pedal to stop. it resulted in extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. please provide information.*ak | |||