2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
The 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR, potentially affecting up to 3,006 vehicles.
Recall 12V389000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 165 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners 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 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I AM REPORTING THE MICHELIN XRV TIRES INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEGUN TO CRACK. AFTER AN INSPECTION AT A AUTHORIZED MICHELIN DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED I HAD, AT A MINIMUM, 3 TIRES SUFFERING FROM SEVERE CRACKING AND WOULD BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THERE WAS A BRIEF DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 1,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ UPDATED 06/13/2014 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA SUNSTAR
- 2007 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2009 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2010 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2011 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR (current)
- 2013 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 3 complaints
- 2014 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2015 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 3 complaints
- 2016 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2017 ITASCA SUNSTAR — 1 complaint
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