2003 Itasca Sunova problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-10-26 · campaign 10V525000 · 18,461 vehicles
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Fix: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
What owners report
2012-10-18 · Service Brakes · 12,600 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact smelled a burning odor and noticed that the steering wheel was abnormally pulling to the left. in addition, the brake pedal began to stick. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic advised that the front and rear p…”
2011-02-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 9,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 itasca sunova. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds the brakes were applied and they would not release. the vehicle was able to be driven after waiting a while. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the brakes needed to be replaced along with the electrical module. the br…”
2004-06-29 · Tires · 100 mi“while driving at 10 mph, the consumer heard an explosion. after pulling into a parking lot, the consumer found that the inside right rear tire blew out at the side wall. also on another occasion, the outside right rear tire had a blow out at the side wall. *la the problems were as followed: frayed valve stem extender, gauges were inoperative…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.