- 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
2008 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Itasca Suncruiser have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 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
- Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' The rear and rear-side red reflectors are located above the 60-inch height limit.
- The risk
- Non-standard side marker and reflector lights could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will add reflex reflectors in compliant locations free of charge. The recall began on december 5, 2007. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the passenger side windshield wiper may fail to operate properly.
- The risk
- Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new wiper linkage from the wiper motor to the pivot assemblies. The recall began on august 31, 2007. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years2008 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Itasca Suncruiser | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2008 Itasca Navion | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Itasca Latitude | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Itasca Navion IQ | 1 | 0 | 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 2008 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 2008 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Itasca Suncruiser: equipment (October 2010); exterior lighting (October 2007); linkages (August 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Itasca Suncruiser had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 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 2008 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