Winnebago Sun Cruiser 2001
Model Sun Cruiser made in 2001 by Winnebago got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, seat belts.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V252000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/11/2001 to 05/18/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 154 | 08/10/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/07/2001 | 08/21/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built on a workhorse chassis. the black pipe supplying liquid propane (lp) gas to the furnace was not long enough, which could cause the copper line that is connected to this pipe to come in contact with the end of the leaf spring of the suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the copper line may get damaged and over time, a leak could develop which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the black pipe and replace the lp line. owner notification began august 10, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 7SB011-11-01A | 04/18/2011 | 10038244 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 7SB011-11-01A | 04/18/2011 | 10038244 | Winnebago: repair procedure for a binding travel lock motor. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering wheel locked up and the brakes locked up. consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering wheel locked up and the brakes locked up. consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||