- The problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Itasca Sunstar Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Itasca Sunstar with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2012 has 2 and the 2014 has 0.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Sunstar year, for its age
#399 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Itasca Sunstar problems
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2013 Itasca Sunstar 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 Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.
- The risk
- If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
- The problem
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 winnebago and itasca motor homes built on a ford f-53 chassis. The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
- The risk
- An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the prndl cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.
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1 complaints about the 2013 Itasca Sunstar
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
We took our first trip to the verde valley between 9/7/13 and 9/9/13. We found that it was difficult to keep the vehicle in the lane, especially when driving at highway speeds or windy conditions. After that trip, we contacted the dealer and were advised to have the vehicle aligned and tires balanced. Which we did and we also added a stabilizer bar to the front. Our next trip to show low was taken 9/28/13 to 10/7/13. We found no noticeable difference in the handling of the vehicle and at one point almost lost...
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control when encountering winds of about 20mph. Had to reduce the speed of the vehicle to 45mph. The other issue encountered was the inability to see the gauges, when driving during the day. We have not used the vehicle since. We have been in contact with the dealer, winnebago and ford chassis division. According to two (2) certified scale tickets, on two (2) separate occasions, the vehicle scaled too light on the front axle, per ford specifications. The specifications for that chassis are that a minimum of 35% of the overall weight must be over the front axle. The other weight distribution issue is that the driver side is much heavier than the passenger side. During the first scaling, the front bins were fully loaded, the rear bins were lightly loaded (approx. 100Lbs), the fuel tank was full, the fresh water tank was empty and there was no tow vehicle or tow dolly attached. The vehicle scaled at 68lbs too light over the front axle. The second scaling was completed for winnebago by the dealer. At that time, the only change in condition was that there was about 3/4 tank of gas and approximately 1/2 tank of water. Water was added, per winnebago, as a way to compensate for the weight from left to right. The vehicle scaled at 377lbs too light over the front axle. We are still in possession of the vehicle and volunteer it for further inspection. *Tr
Itasca Sunstar: every year compared
All Sunstar years2013 Itasca Sunstar vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Itasca Sunstar | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2013 Itasca Meridian | 2 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Suncruiser | 1 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Cambria | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Sunova | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Navion | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Itasca Elipse | 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 2013 Itasca Sunstar
Does the 2013 Itasca Sunstar have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Itasca Sunstar: equipment (December 2017); equipment (April 2013); gear position indication (prndl) (February 2012). 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 2013 Itasca Sunstar?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1), steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2013 Itasca Sunstar had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 10, 2014 and the latest on January 10, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Itasca Sunstar a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2013 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