- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.
- The risk
- The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Itasca Sundancer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Itasca Sundancer with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in November 2006 for the radio / tape deck / cd etc.. For comparison, the 2004 has 0 and the 2006 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Sundancer year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Itasca Sundancer problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Itasca Sundancer recalls 4
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
- On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
- The risk
- If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614-585-6939.
- The problem
- On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
- The risk
- These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
- The fix
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
- The problem
- On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
- The risk
- The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
- The fix
- Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
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1 complaints about the 2005 Itasca Sundancer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Regarding a model year 2005 winnebago itasca motorhome (serial no. 70467F241566c) utilizing a model year 2004 ford e450 chassis. While sleeping an alarm went off inside the mobile home. The local fire department arrived on location and found a slide out shield was blocking the generator exhaust system, in which the carbon monoxide was setting off the alarm. Consumer was notified.*Ak when the emergency response team arrived they took a carbon monoxide reading of 33 p.P.M. Inside the motor home. *Tc *mjj
Itasca Sundancer: every year compared
All Sundancer years2005 Itasca Sundancer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Itasca Sundancer | 1 | 4 | F | |
| 2005 Itasca Suncruiser | 5 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Spirit | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 5 | 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 2005 Itasca Sundancer
Does the 2005 Itasca Sundancer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Itasca Sundancer: radio / tape deck / cd etc. (November 2006); tank assembly (October 2005); engine and engine cooling (October 2004); wiring (October 2004). 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 2005 Itasca Sundancer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Itasca Sundancer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2004 and the latest on November 12, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Itasca Sundancer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 2005 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