2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER
The 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER, potentially affecting up to 14,179 vehicles.
Recall 06V456000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 1,491 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT OVERHEAD TELEVISIONS, INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION LOCATED IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME.
Consequence: THE TELEVISION MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL FROM ITS POSITION WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ASSURE THE CORRECT FASTENERS (BOLTS) WERE USED IN THE TV RETENTION STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
View full details →Recall 05V475000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 3,613 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
Consequence: IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
View full details →Recall 04V516000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 5,125 vehicles affected
Defect: ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
Consequence: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
View full details →Recall 04V512000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 3,950 vehicles affected
Defect: ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH GAS ENGINES, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence: THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.
Remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR WINNEBAGO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REGARDING A MODEL YEAR 2005 WINNEBAGO ITASCA MOTORHOME (SERIAL NO. 70467F241566C) UTILIZING A MODEL YEAR 2004 FORD E450 CHASSIS. WHILE SLEEPING AN ALARM WENT OFF INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON LOCATION AND FOUND A SLIDE OUT SHIELD WAS BLOCKING THE GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM, IN WHICH THE CARBON MONOXIDE WAS SETTING OFF THE ALARM. CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK WHEN THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM ARRIVED THEY TOOK A CARBON MONOXIDE READING OF 33 P.P.M. INSIDE THE MOTOR HOME. *TC *MJJ
Safety Rating for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA SUNDANCER
- 2000 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2001 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2002 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 2 complaints
- 2003 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2004 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
- 2005 ITASCA SUNDANCER (current)
- 2006 ITASCA SUNDANCER — 0 complaints
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