- 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
2010 Itasca Sunstar Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2010 Itasca Sunstar have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Sunstar year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2010 Itasca Sunstar 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
- Winnebago is recalling model year 2007-2008 access, aspect, sighteer and vista, model year 2007-2008 itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, and sunstar, model year 2009-2010 winnebago access, sightseer and vista, model year 2009-2010 itasca impulse, sunova, and sunstar motor homes. These motor homes may have a missing stove partition that isolates the furnace air.
- The risk
- If the furnace is operated at the same time as the stove and partition is missing, the stove flame may go out and the propane gas will continue to flow, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
- The fix
- Dealers will correct this situation by installing a stove partition that isolates the stove from the furnace return air at no charge to the owner. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
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Itasca Sunstar: every year compared
All Sunstar years2010 Itasca Sunstar vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Itasca Sunstar | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2010 Itasca Meridian | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2010 Itasca Suncruiser | 1 | 2 | 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 2010 Itasca Sunstar
Does the 2010 Itasca Sunstar have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Itasca Sunstar: equipment (October 2010); furnace (September 2009). 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 2010 Itasca Sunstar had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2010 Itasca Sunstar a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Itasca Sunstar 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 Sunstar years have the most complaints?
2012 (2), 2004 (1), 2013 (1). See every Itasca Sunstar year compared.
What should I do if my 2010 Itasca Sunstar 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