- The problem
- Fuel tanks leak at the seams and/or baffle connections.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
- The fix
- Winnebago will replace fuel tanks that are found to be leaking.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 1993 for the tank assembly. For comparison, the 1988 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#187 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1989 Itasca Suncruiser recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Due to contact of the metal slide of the lower drawer in the bedroom closet with a 110-volt wire from the electrical converter, insulation may be stripped from the wire.
- The risk
- A SHORT COULD DEVELOP AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Repair to eliminate contact with wire from electrical converter.
- The problem
- An incorrect number of bolts was used to fasten the rear axle to the frame rails.
- The risk
- This could allow the spring hanger to become detachedfrom the rails and cause the rear axle to separate from the motorhome, causingloss of control which may result in an accident.
- The fix
- INSTALL THE CORRECT NUMBER OF FASTENING BOLTS.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Front michelin tire blew out twice, possibly too much weight on tires. *Ak
Exhaust manifolds warped, breaking manifold/cylinder head bolts, causing exhaust fumes to enter vehicle, resulting in headaches. *Ak
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser yearsQuestions about the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser: tank assembly (December 1993); wiring (March 1989); rear (March 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 12, 1994 and the latest on May 23, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Itasca Suncruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Itasca Suncruiser year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Itasca Suncruiser years have the most complaints?
2004 (6), 2005 (5), 1999 (4). See every Itasca Suncruiser year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Itasca Suncruiser has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data