- 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
2010 Itasca Suncruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Itasca Suncruiser with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2009 has 0 and the 2011 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suncruiser year, for its age
#373 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2010 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
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 winnebago voyage and, itasca sunrise and, model year 2009-2011 winnebago adventurer and, itasca suncruiser motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages." In a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle.
- The risk
- If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify ownes and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2010 Itasca Suncruiser
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
This may be too old for you to care. But recently I was told that I should write you. I have attempted to attach a picture of a 1/0 wire with about 4 inches of it insulation melted away or burnt. The wire is directly connected to the engine starting batteries. The rig is a front engine diesel chassis (fred). When winnebago manufactured my rig they basically cobbled it from their design on a ford gasoline chassis. The fred l needs engine starting batteries in the engine compartment, while the ford could...
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start with the batteries under entrance steps, next to the house batteries. To make this adjustment winnebago ran the aforementioned 1/0 wire between the new location for the engine starting batteries to the house batteries. The problem is that they ran the wired between a 3 inch gap between the exhaust and the frame. Perhaps they thought they took care of this potential problem by wrapping the exhaust with some kind of insulation. Within a few weeks of purchasing the rig new, I called the dealer to complain that the engine battery drained too low to start the engine within two weeks of sitting. They proclaimed that this was normal due to parasitic load and I should start and run it for a few minutes every couple of weeks. I thought that was crazy but I ahd a newer covet that could not sit idle for more than a month. About a year later the batteries did not last for just two days. I decided to measure this 'parasitic' load. In so doing I blew the fuse in my 10 amp better. After considerable effort I found the melted wire. I ran a new one, away from the exhaust, and the rig can now sit for over two months and still start. I suspect that the insulation on the exhaust pipe created a high impedance fault that with time got worse.
Itasca Suncruiser: every year compared
All Suncruiser years2010 Itasca Suncruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Itasca Suncruiser | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2010 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 2 | 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 2010 Itasca Suncruiser
Does the 2010 Itasca Suncruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Itasca Suncruiser: equipment (October 2010); seat belts (October 2010). 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 2010 Itasca Suncruiser?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2010 Itasca Suncruiser had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 10, 2020 and the latest on March 10, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Itasca Suncruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 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 2010 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