- 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
2000 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2000 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1999 has 4 and the 2001 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 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
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"Hydraulic and electric brake systems." The brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
- The risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 25, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2000 Itasca Suncruiser
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
September 2007 - ford motor company sent a letter stating that the speed control deactivation switch was posing a risk of and underhood fire. This condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is being operated, even if the speed control is not in use. This was taken to the dealer in october 2007, at the time we were told that the fused wiring harness was not available from ford motor company. The best that the dealer could do was disconnect the speed control system. That was in october of...
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2007. The local dealer and ford motor company have been contacted each week to find out if the part is in for this repair, and each week we are told that it is not in stock yet, here it is the end of may 2008 and we are still waiting for the "fused wiring harness (recall 05s28). *Tr
Loss of headlights and running lights after activating the high beam switch...After loss the high beam indicator remains lit, but not as bright as when it is when functioning normally...Took to ford dealer once but problem ended before arriving there, some 30 miles away...Last time problem happened it was over 2 days before bright light indicator went off...Was not in vicinity of any dealer during this time period...Ford problem or winnebago problem????Last incident happened on ohio 32, 4 lane lightly traveled road...
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at night and I was able to limp to a shopping center 2 miles after incident happened by running on right shoulder with flashers on...Flashers and clearance lights function normally when this happens..This only seems to happen when you hit the high beams...Don't normally do any night driving, so have never noticed this problem in the past..*Ak
Vehicle is leaking propane due to "flares" that carry fuel breaking. Dealership has examined and repaired vehicle twice prior to recent leak. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*Ak
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years2000 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Itasca Suncruiser | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 Itasca Itasca | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Horizon | 6 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Adventurer | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Spirit | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Sunflyer | 2 | 2 | F | 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 2000 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 2000 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Itasca Suncruiser: equipment (October 2010); lamp (February 2003). 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 2000 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), fuel system (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Itasca Suncruiser had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 6, 2001 and the latest on May 19, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Itasca Suncruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 2000 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