2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
The 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER, potentially affecting up to 22,644 vehicles.
Recall 17V782000 — EQUIPMENT
| 17,360 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540,...
View full details →Recall 13V162000 — EQUIPMENT
| 523 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
Consequence: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at...
View full details →Recall 13V161000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,918 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.
Consequence: A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.
Remedy: Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.
View full details →Recall 12V453000 — STEERING
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago is recalling a model year 2013 Winnebago and 2013 Itasca motor home built on a Ford F-53 chassis. The steering gear bracket may have been secured with nuts that may damage the bolts due to an incompatibility between the installation torque and the nut finish.
Consequence: The bolts may fracture, leading to separation of the steering gear and thus a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: These vehicles have been repaired prior to being sold, therefore an owner notification notice will not be issued. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
View full details →Recall 12V057000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 2,841 vehicles affected
Defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE PRNDL CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR...
Consequence: AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE PRNDL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HAD KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN MOTORHOME. PULLED UNIT AFTER RECALL OF GENERAL NOTIFICATION ON NEWS BROADCAST AND CHECKED FUNCTION. UNIT FAILED TO FUNCTION. DISPOSED OF NON-FUNCTIONAL UNIT, REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT FOR SAFETY. CALLED KIDDE AFTER NOTIFICATION BY WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES. KIDDE WOULD NOT SEND APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT ITEM. DANGEROUS TO EQUIP MOTORHOMES WITH DEFECTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DISGUSTING WHEN MANUFACTURER (KIDDE) WON'T HONORABLY REPLACE ITEM. ANSWER WAS, SINCE YOU DETERMINED IT MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT KEEP IT, WE CAN'T REPLACE IT.
Safety Rating for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7SB007-13-02J — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin to all dealers providing information relating to the battery boost switch causing possible back feed to battery isolator and auto generator start/provides rewire instructions.
7SB007-13-02J — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service Bulletin to all dealers providing information relating to the battery boost switch causing possible back feed to battery isolator and auto generator start/provides rewire instructions.
63-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining a defect in the bed lift control module. If coach batteries become discharged, the module can lose its in/out stop setting causing damage to the slideout. Details instructions on replacing the module with Revision B which has a built in protection from...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA SUNCRUISER
- 2008 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2009 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2010 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 1 complaint
- 2011 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2012 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2013 ITASCA SUNCRUISER (current)
- 2014 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2015 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2016 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2017 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
- 2018 ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 0 complaints
Other ITASCA Models
- ITASCA ITASCA — 60 total complaints
- ITASCA NAVION — 36 total complaints
- ITASCA SUNOVA — 23 total complaints
- ITASCA HORIZON — 22 total complaints
- ITASCA SUNRISE — 17 total complaints
- ITASCA MERIDIAN — 16 total complaints
- ITASCA IKG36WQ — 14 total complaints
- ITASCA SPIRIT — 12 total complaints