- 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
2002 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2001 has 3 and the 2003 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 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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2 complaints about the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I purchased my rv in 2004 and it was 2 years old at the time. Later that year I found out it was subject to a recall for a potential problem with the brakes. I took it to a recommended dealer in september of 2004 (25,760 miles) and they said it was ok. I do not recall if they did anything or not. I again took it for service in february 2006 (39,000 miles) and was told the discs were scored and cracked but that they should be ok. Last spring in march 2007 ((50,000 miles) I took it in for another checkup...
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and was again told the discs were in bad shape so I authorized a full brake job. (About $2000 if I recall correctly but I have full docs and can find them if necessary) I have been reading that there is an apparent generic problem with these braking systems and they are failing at a very high rate. I now have 62,000 miles on it and am concerned I will have to spend another $2000 soon. *Tr
1) The manufacture, winnebago industries, equipped the driver "cockpit" of the vehicle with thermopane windows with an identified weakness. The seals in the windows are inadequate to maintain seal integrity, thus allowing air infiltration. Said air infiltration caused fogging of the glass, and an accumulation of condensation within the glass. 2) The fogging and associated condensation caused significant visual impairment for the operator. Both driver side and passenger side visibility is greatly hampered, which in a motorhome is a huge safety concern. 3) The only known solution is to replace the effected windows. *Jb
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years2002 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Itasca Suncruiser | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Itasca Sundancer | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Itasca Spirit | 1 | 1 | C | 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 2002 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 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 2002 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 2, 2007 and the latest on January 19, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 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 2002 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