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...
1985-2011 · 24 model years
Itasca Sunflyer Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Itasca Sunflyer across 24 model years, and it has 11 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Sunflyer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Sunflyer problems
Itasca Sunflyer recalls 11
Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue...
Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes...
On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies."
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve...
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Vehicle description: motor homes. A liquid propane (lp) hose was installed in the range burner box. The elevated temperature the hose is exposed to inside this box can prematurely age the hose causing a possible lp leak.
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Latest Sunflyer complaints
The side windows(double pane) in our 2001 winnebago itasca are foggyed up, it is hard to see out the rear view mirrors. I thank this is a safety problem, as we have heard of many other makes of rv"s that have the same problems. We were told that we would have to replace them ourself, at a cost of over $2000.00. Insurance said it is wire & tore on them and are not covered. I know the windows in ?. Are se-g1 window. There are a number of complaints that have been filed with the nhtsa. Please look into that thank you
My 2000 itasca sunflyer has a serious and dangerous design flaw. My passenger side window is fogged up ,to the extent that it prevents me from seeing approaching traffic on the passenger side,while using the rear view mirror on that side of the rv. I believe this could have been prevented by using a safety glass instead of the thermopaine glass presently used. This is a common problem with rv'ers and should be corrected. *Tr
My 2000 itasca sunflyer,developed a crack in the windshield,running from top to bottom, while setting in secured storage. When I had it replaced, the glass tech said he has replaced several winnebago motorhome, windshields with the same type of glass failure and it is caused buy the water coming off of the roof and setting behind the rubber molding which surrounds the windshield, rusting the metal clips which hold the molding in place. The rusting of the molding clips causes the metal to expand placing stress on...
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the windshield and a fracture of the glass results. This could be prevented by replacing the metal clips with plastic clips and applying a plastic gutter over the windshield avoiding the water build-up.This is an extremely dangerous situation and should be corrected. *Tr
The rear passenger side dual tire blew out while driving. The dealer stated that the side wall ripped out. Please provide any additional information. *Nlm *mr
Two lower corners of the slideout are extremely sharp, causing consumer injury to upper left cheekbone into the scalp requiring 25 stiches.
Driving at 55mph vehicle shimmied violently and almost lost steering control. Tt
Questions about the Itasca Sunflyer
Which Itasca Sunflyer years have the most problems?
What are the most common Itasca Sunflyer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (2), wheels & tires (1), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Itasca Sunflyer have?
NHTSA lists 11 recalls across all Itasca Sunflyer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data