- 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
1997 Itasca Sunflyer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Itasca Sunflyer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Sunflyer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Itasca Sunflyer 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 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. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
- The risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
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No complaints about the 1997 Itasca Sunflyer yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Itasca Sunflyer: every year compared
All Sunflyer years1997 Itasca Sunflyer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Itasca Sunflyer | 0 | 3 | F | |
| 1997 Itasca Suncruiser | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Itasca Itasca | 1 | 1 | 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 1997 Itasca Sunflyer
Does the 1997 Itasca Sunflyer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1997 Itasca Sunflyer: equipment (October 2010); recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2002); carrier / rack (February 1997). 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 1997 Itasca Sunflyer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Itasca Sunflyer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Itasca Sunflyer 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 Sunflyer years have the most complaints?
1999 (2), 2000 (2), 1990 (1). See every Itasca Sunflyer year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Itasca Sunflyer 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