- 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
2008 Itasca Sunrise Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Itasca Sunrise have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Sunrise year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Itasca Sunrise 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 certain model year 2008 winnebago voyage and, itasca sunrise and, model year 2009-2011 winnebago adventurer and, itasca suncruiser motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages." In a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle.
- The risk
- If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify ownes and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
- The problem
- On certain motor homes, if the battery boost switch is engaged while the engine is operating, the engine may shut down.
- The risk
- This could cause loss of driver control increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a diode wire assembly on the auxiliary start solenoid. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners can contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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Itasca Sunrise: every year compared
All Sunrise years2008 Itasca Sunrise vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Itasca Sunrise | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2008 Itasca Navion | 4 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Itasca Latitude | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Itasca Navion IQ | 1 | 0 | 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 2008 Itasca Sunrise
Does the 2008 Itasca Sunrise have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Itasca Sunrise: equipment (October 2010); seat belts (October 2010); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (May 2007). 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 2008 Itasca Sunrise had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Itasca Sunrise a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2008 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