- 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
2005 Itasca Sunrise Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Itasca Sunrise with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2004 has 3 and the 2006 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Sunrise year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Itasca Sunrise problems
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2005 Itasca Sunrise recalls 5
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 2,331 my 2002-2004 brave and itasca sunrise my 2005 2006 winnebago voyage, adventurer, itasca sunrise and suncruiser motor homes. The propane tank mounting bracket may have an incomplete or improper weld.
- The risk
- Should the weld fail, the propane tank can tip or fall, possibly releasing propane which has the potential to ignitea fire, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and properly weld the bracket free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 800-537-1885.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.
- The risk
- This can allow excessive heat buildup which has the potential to ignite surrounding materials, resulting in personal injury and/oi vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on september 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began january 7, 2005. Owners should contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Itasca Sunrise
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The brake rotors on my motor home had to be replaced due to heat fractures in every rotor. It is a workhorse chassis model w20. It had 38,400 miles on it and there is more than 50% of the pad lining thickness left. The pads were replaced at that time on the advice of the repair center. I have the rotors and the pads. The condition was found during a periodic brake inspection that I had the service center perform. I had no performance issues at the time. *Tr
Itasca Sunrise: every year compared
All Sunrise years2005 Itasca Sunrise vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Itasca Sunrise | 1 | 5 | 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 Sundancer | 1 | 4 | 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 Sunrise
Does the 2005 Itasca Sunrise have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2005 Itasca Sunrise: equipment (October 2010); tank assembly (April 2009); recreational vehicle / trailer (September 2005); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (December 2004) and more. 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 Sunrise?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Itasca Sunrise had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 28, 2009 and the latest on April 28, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Itasca Sunrise a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Itasca Sunrise 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 Sunrise years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2004 (3), 2006 (2). See every Itasca Sunrise year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Itasca Sunrise 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