- 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
2001 Itasca Sunflyer Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Itasca Sunflyer with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2000 has 2 and the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Sunflyer year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 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
- 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 failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
- The risk
- If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027). Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.
- The problem
- 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 equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
- The risk
- Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
- The fix
- Winnebago is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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1 complaints about the 2001 Itasca Sunflyer
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Itasca Sunflyer: every year compared
All Sunflyer years2001 Itasca Sunflyer vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Itasca Sunflyer | 1 | 3 | F | |
| 2001 Itasca Suncruiser | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Spirit | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Itasca | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 6 | 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 2001 Itasca Sunflyer
Does the 2001 Itasca Sunflyer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Itasca Sunflyer: equipment (October 2010); equipment (July 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (June 2008). 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 2001 Itasca Sunflyer had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 25, 2010 and the latest on March 25, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Itasca Sunflyer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 17 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 2001 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