- 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
2006 Itasca Sunrise Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Itasca Sunrise with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2005 has 1 and the 2007 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Sunrise year, for its age
#353 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Itasca Sunrise problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Itasca Sunrise recalls 4
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
- Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers.
- The risk
- This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6883 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
- The risk
- The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2006 Itasca Sunrise
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 itasca sunrise. The contact stated while in a storm the roof of the rv dislodged from body. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. ## Vin passed ## 2006 winnebago itasca sunrise ##
Purchased new 2006 winnebago itasca sunrise 38j motor home (mh). I don't know if workhorse auto park brake assembly was defective which caused the allison transmission to blow or vice versa. I know our mh was on fire as we were driving, a man was injured & there was a crash. I know this mh is not safe to be on the road. It is imperative your organization perform an unbiased, consumer safety oriented evaluation. Winnebago, workhorse & allison are pointing fingers at each other. Less than 2000 miles on mh, driving...
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apx 57 mph, heard huge explosion, dash warning lights started flashing & chimes started dinging. Drove less than one mile to gas station. Pulled under gas pump canopy. Manager ran out yelling at us to move mh away from pumps. We were on fire. Pulled mh up apx 30 feet, turned engine off. Put fire out. Mh brought to workhorse auth dealer in fayetteville, nc. Service manager told us something in auto park brake assembly had malfunctioned & heated up inside assembly canister causing explosion & the fluids then spilled onto manifold causing fire. Auto park brake assembly replaced. Original part sent to workhorse for evaluation. We were shown the metal canister had heated up so much the metal turned rainbow blue. We were told mh was repaired & safe to drive. Noticed transmission warning light was illuminated on dash. Had service manager take for test drive since we did not feel the mh was safe to drive. He drove it & felt transmission was blown. He took it to allison transmission auth repair shop for evaluation. Tech for allison was under mh trying to diagnose problem, something internally slipped causing mh to roll down an incline. The tech was dragged for a distance and pulled out from under mh before it ran over him. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mh crashed into another truck with substantial damage to back quarter of mh. Mh at allison trans dealer body shop. Transmission in mh. Estimate min 4 weeks for repairs. *Jb
Itasca Sunrise: every year compared
All Sunrise years2006 Itasca Sunrise vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Itasca Sunrise | 2 | 4 | F | |
| 2006 Itasca Navion | 9 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Sunova | 2 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Suncruiser | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Itasca Ellipse | 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 2006 Itasca Sunrise
Does the 2006 Itasca Sunrise have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Itasca Sunrise: equipment (October 2010); tank assembly (April 2009); steering (July 2006); body (December 2005). 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 2006 Itasca Sunrise?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Itasca Sunrise had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 14, 2006 and the latest on February 4, 2021. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Itasca Sunrise a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 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 2006 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