- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- The risk
- The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The recall began during december 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2) and the steering (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1998 has 0 and the 2000 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#264 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Itasca Suncruiser problems
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1999 Itasca Suncruiser recalls 2
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
- Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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4 complaints about the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser
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Repeated heater core problems: our 1999 37 ft. Itasca suncruiser blew its heater core in june 2000 causing antifreeze to blow all over the inside of the front windshield nearly causing an accident as we were unable to see out the windshield. It was replaced on 6/9/2000. It blew again in sept. 2001 And it was replaced on 10/1/2001. It has now again blown on june 24, 2004 while travelling to alaska. We had to bypass it in order to continue our travels and we are now in the process of having it repaired here in...
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lake havasu city, arizona where we reside. It seems to us that there must be a problem with the heater core to cause it to contiually blow. We have the repair orders from the previous two incidents and have called rod schlingmann, owner relations at winnebago 641-585-6939 and was informed they could do nothing and to just turn it in to our extended warranty insurance. *Ak
Intake manifold had overheated. Also, vehicle will seize up and not stay in park. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*Ak there was an auto park brake failure due to the brake control cable mounted within one inch of the exhaust pipes. It burned through the cable causing it to seize up and the parking brake to be inoperable. *Jg
Intake manifold had overheated.Also, vehicle will seize up and not stay in park. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*Ak
The support for the bar holding the steering shaft sector is defective. Be advised that the consumer was calling from the dealer . *Ak
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years1999 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Itasca Suncruiser | 4 | 2 | C | |
| 1999 Itasca Itasca | 8 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Itasca Sundancer | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Itasca Sunflyer | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser: equipment (October 2010); recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008). 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 1999 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2), steering (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 9, 1998 and the latest on September 3, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Itasca Suncruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1999 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