- The problem
- Vehicles are subject to excessive underbody temperatures and fuel system pressures.
- The risk
- This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
- The fix
- Install an additional venting system to main fuel tank to vent the supplemental pressure.
Vehicle safety record
1985 Itasca Windcruiser Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 Itasca Windcruiser have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1987 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Windcruiser year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 Itasca Windcruiser recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1985 Itasca Windcruiser yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Itasca Windcruiser: every year compared
All Windcruiser years1985 Itasca Windcruiser vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Itasca Windcruiser | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1985 Itasca Itasca | 1 | 1 | 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 1985 Itasca Windcruiser
Does the 1985 Itasca Windcruiser have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 Itasca Windcruiser: tank assembly (October 1987). 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 1985 Itasca Windcruiser had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 Itasca Windcruiser a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Windcruiser 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.
What should I do if my 1985 Itasca Windcruiser 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