- 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
2006 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2005 has 5 and the 2007 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#353 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Itasca Suncruiser problems
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2006 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
- Winnebago is recalling 2,331 my 2002-2004 brave and itasca sunrise my 2005 2006 winnebago voyage, adventurer, itasca sunrise and suncruiser motor homes. The propane tank mounting bracket may have an incomplete or improper weld.
- The risk
- Should the weld fail, the propane tank can tip or fall, possibly releasing propane which has the potential to ignitea fire, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and properly weld the bracket free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 800-537-1885.
- The problem
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers.
- The risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6883 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2006 Itasca Suncruiser
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We purchased four (4) new michelin tires for the rear of our 2006 itasca sun cruiser in june, 2014. These are the michelin xrv tires (235/80r22.5). While driving on i-24 in manchester, tn, we had a blow out on one of the new tires (rear, outside tire but the damage was on the inside next to the axle tire). Luckily, we carry a spare tire on a rim. Contacting three different dealers in the area, to get no help, we decided to continue without a spare tire to our florida location. Upon arriving in fl, we are not...
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getting any satisfaction from the local michelin dealer or the michelin corporate number. We had less than 500 miles on these new tires. They were inflated correctly and checked daily. We still have the old tire for inspection. To add insult to injury, these tires now are on a national back order and are not available anytime soon. *Tr
I have a 2006, 39 foot itasca coach that came with a valley industries trailer hitch. This hitch is rated for a maximum pull of 5000 pounds and a maximum tongue weight of 500 pounds. While the hitch is now four years old, it only has been used for approximately 17,000 miles to haul my gmc envoy. The envoy weighs approximately 4700 pounds and the tongue weight, which is the weight of my blue ox tow bar, is approximately 35 pounds. Most of the mileage used was trips between michigan and florida. None of the towing...
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involved steep grades, sudden stops or traffic crashes. I also have any active tow vehicle braking system. Parts of my hitch are actually missing. Rather than bending, the metal simply broke apart. Fyi, winnebago/itasca reportedly no longer uses valley industry hitches. As you can see from the pictures included in this e-mail, this valley industry hitch simply fell apart. Winnebago industries advised that the defective hitch is out of their warranty. In talking with valley industry from rochester hills michigan, they claim that they have no responsibility for this hitch failure in that they produced it for winnebago. While valley industry hitches are sold with a limited lifetime warranty, they claim that since they sold my hitch to winnebago/itasca, they are not prepared to stand behind it. The individual that I spoke with was not even interested in seeing the state of the failure of this hitch, nor did he appear to be interested in the consequences of a breakaway tow vehicle. See pictures of failed valley industries hitch at: http://picasaweb.Google.Com/drbryde/valleyindustries#. *Tr
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years2006 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Itasca Suncruiser | 2 | 3 | C | |
| 2006 Itasca Navion | 9 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Sunrise | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Ellipse | 1 | 6 | 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 2006 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 2006 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Itasca Suncruiser: equipment (October 2010); tank assembly (April 2009); steering (July 2006). 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 2006 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Itasca Suncruiser had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 28, 2010 and the latest on October 29, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Itasca Suncruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 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 2006 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