Itasca Sunstar 2008

Model Sunstar made in 2008 by Itasca got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and steering.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
10V122000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 11/08/2007 to 07/20/2009V (Vehicle)904/12/2010MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.03/25/201003/25/2010
Defect SummaryWinnebago has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
NotesOwners 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 .
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE
09V342000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/25/2007 to 07/17/2009V (Vehicle)46910/16/2009MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.09/01/200909/01/2009
Defect SummaryWinnebago is recalling model year 2007-2008 access, aspect, sighteer and vista, model year 2007-2008 itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, and sunstar, model year 2009-2010 winnebago access, sightseer and vista, model year 2009-2010 itasca impulse, sunova, and sunstar motor homes. these motor homes may have a missing stove partition that isolates the furnace air.
Consequence SummaryIf the furnace is operated at the same time as the stove and partition 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 and/or vehicle and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will correct this situation by installing a stove partition that isolates the stove from the furnace return air at no charge to the owner. the recall began on september 30, 2009. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
NotesWinnebago recall no. 113.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 - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
08V571000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/01/2005 to 10/16/2007V (Vehicle)71709/09/2008MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/29/200810/29/2008
Defect SummaryWinnebago 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryWinnebago 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.
NotesCustomers 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.