2004 Itasca Sunrise problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Electrical System:wiring (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
2022-06-27 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield carrier (frame) that the windshield sits in rusts out causing the windshield to not remain secure the carrier. this can be inspected upon request. i have found online, many complaints about this issue. the safety factor is, the windshield could become loose or crack while traveling. i am not aware if this has been confirmed by a dea…”
2010-09-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 14,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 itasca sunrise. while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes suddenly locked up and the vehicle would only move at a very low speed. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in recall 09v110000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but when he attempted to call…”
2005-10-06 · Electrical System:wiring · 1,885 mi“fuel gauge was not working when we test drove the vehicle. found out after purchase that the wiring harness and fuel lines were crushed when the vehicle was manufactured. the vehicle has been in for five more repair attempts to correct electrical failures in the vehicle and at this time it is not corrected. at this time, while we are driving dow…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.