Enroute to michigan from home in florida. Driving 1999 itasca class c 29ft motorhome. 30 Miles south of louisville, ky on i-65, right rear outside dual tire failed. Tire tread separated from the steel belt. Tire is a firestone steeltex r4s, still under warranty. This is the 3rd firestone tire to fail in this manner. Tire was replaced. Old tire was retained by the dealer.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Itasca Sundancer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1999 Itasca Sundancer with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3) and the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 1 and the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sundancer year, for its age
#242 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Itasca Sundancer problems
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No recalls for the 1999 Itasca Sundancer
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Itasca Sundancer. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1999 Itasca Sundancer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE FAILURE. *AK
While driving at 60mph and with no warning right rear and left rear tires tread separated, causing the tire to blowout. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone, steel tex, size# 225/75r16, dot# unknown. Dealer had been notified. *Ak
Front seats were designed to cut off circulation in legs while driving vehicle. Seats tilted too far downward. Contacted both manufacturer/dealer & informed consumer that seats were fine & no changes would be made. *Ak both cab seats are tilted back at rear of seat which puts front of seat high. *Yh
Steering system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to wander from side to side which could cause a loss of vehicle control. *Ak
Itasca Sundancer: every year compared
All Sundancer years1999 Itasca Sundancer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Itasca Sundancer | 5 | 0 | C | |
| 1999 Itasca Itasca | 8 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Itasca Suncruiser | 4 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Itasca Sunflyer | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 1 | B | 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 1999 Itasca Sundancer
Does the 1999 Itasca Sundancer have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Itasca Sundancer right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Itasca Sundancer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3), seats & seat belts (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Itasca Sundancer had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 30, 1999 and the latest on June 1, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Itasca Sundancer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Sundancer 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 Sundancer years have the most complaints?
1999 (5), 2002 (2), 1994 (1). See every Itasca Sundancer year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Itasca Sundancer 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