2007 Itasca Suncruiser problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Visibility (1) · Electrical System (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
2015-01-01 · Electrical System · 22,000 mi · 🔥 fire“heatilator electric fireplace insert electronic board and wires shorted out and burned. we were parked in a campsite and luckily sitting there as sparks flew plus wires smoking. i unplugged unit so nothing else would burn. it did not throw a fuse or breaker. wires were just hanging from heating unit. *js…”
2012-10-08 · Visibility:windshield · 2,350 mi“windshield leaking due to the metal framework the windshields were attached to was rusted and the glass to metal seal failed. it is my understanding that in a rain storm the windshields could fail and fall out causing a safety hazard while driving. *tr…”
2012-06-13 · Visibility · 2,800 mi“in 2009, we discovered that water was leaking from the windshield onto the dashboard. took it to the dealership and they applied silicone and apparently stopped the leak temporarily. now again, in 2012 the windshield has started leaking again and it appears that the frame the windshield sets in is rusted. it is our understanding, that if this is…”
2008-07-07 · Unknown Or Other · 1,000 mi“tl*the contact owns 2007 itasca suncruiser winnebago. while driving approximately 55 mph the warning light indicator was illuminated. there was a loud noise and the hydraulic jack detached underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and a technician replaced the hydraulic jack. the failure occurred on 3 seperate occasions.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.