- 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
2000 Itasca Sunflyer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 Itasca Sunflyer with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1999 has 2 and the 2001 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Sunflyer year, for its age
#366 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Itasca Sunflyer problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Itasca Sunflyer 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
- 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.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2000 Itasca Sunflyer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Itasca Sunflyer: every year compared
All Sunflyer years2000 Itasca Sunflyer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Itasca Sunflyer | 2 | 2 | F | |
| 2000 Itasca Itasca | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Horizon | 6 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Suncruiser | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Adventurer | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2000 Itasca Spirit | 2 | 2 | D | 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 2000 Itasca Sunflyer
Does the 2000 Itasca Sunflyer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Itasca Sunflyer: equipment (October 2010); recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2002). 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 2000 Itasca Sunflyer?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (2).
How many complaints has the 2000 Itasca Sunflyer had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 21, 2009 and the latest on September 21, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Itasca Sunflyer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 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 2000 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