2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER
The 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER, potentially affecting up to 15,337 vehicles.
Recall 03V405000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 15,337 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.
Remedy: SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ITASCO SUNDANCER. WHILE THE RV WAS PARKED,THE GENERATOR WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A FAULTY DESIGN OF THE LOWER SEAL ON THE BEDROOM SLIDE OUT, WHICH ALLOWED GASOLINE FUMES TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ALARM SOUNDED AND ALERTED THE DANGER. THE RV HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY UPDATED 11/12/08 *BFRISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 23,710. UPDATED 11/12/08 *BF UPDATED 11/13/08. *JB
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, T.V COAX CABLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT SHORTED OUT TO A UN-INSULATED 12 VOLT CIGARETTE PLUG-IN THE BEDROOM AREA.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CENTER TERMINAL OF THE BEDROOM CIGARETTE LIGHTER RECEPTACLE WAS UN-INSULATED AND SHORTED TO A T.V COAX CABLE COUPLING. THIS RESULTED IN A SMALL FIRE THAT COMPLETELY BURNED THROUGH THE COAX CABLE. *YH
Safety Rating for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA SUNDANCER
- 1998 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 2 complaints
- 1999 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 5 complaints
- 2000 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2001 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER (current)
- 2003 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2004 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 1 complaint
- 2006 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
Other ITASCA Models
- ITASCA ITASCA — 60 total complaints
- ITASCA SUNCRUISER — 51 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