- 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
2001 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2000 has 3 and the 2002 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 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 2001 Itasca Suncruiser
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A jelly like substance in my brake system. Workhorse at first said to have the dealer flush the system and replace the brake fluid, then they back off and said there is nothing wrong?*Ak
Tail light lenses and mounted base plate have melted with cause undetermined. The owner did replace the light assembly twice with replacements sent from the manufacture, but the problem did reoccur. Winnebago will not discuss the problem further sending the owner a letter stating this. Please describe details. Mr
When driving uphill at slow speeds, 25-40 mph vehicle will lose power. Consumer applied accelerator, but vehicle only slowed down. Dealer road tested vehicle on flat road, and stated there was nothing wrong. *Ak *et
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years2001 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Itasca Suncruiser | 3 | 2 | C | |
| 2001 Itasca Spirit | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Itasca | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Sunflyer | 1 | 3 | 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 2001 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 2001 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), equipment & accessories (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Itasca Suncruiser had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 9, 2001 and the latest on March 27, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 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 2001 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