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2008 Itasca Navion

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 1, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 5, 2010
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Itasca Navion, most frequently naming the airbags, engine and exterior lighting categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags125.0%
  • Engine125.0%
  • Exterior lighting125.0%
  • Powertrain (other)125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
10V470000

SEAT BELTS

Oct 5, 2010
2,496 units potentially affected
The defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 WINNEBAGO VIEW AND ITASCA NAVION 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 remedy: WINNEBAGO WILL ADD ADDITIONAL SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 118View on NHTSA.gov
08V216000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

May 14, 2008
114 units potentially affected
The defect: WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 114 MY 2008 VIEW, MY 2009 ERA, AND MY 2008 ITASCA NAVION CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPRINTER CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DIESEL ENGINES. THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IN CERTAIN DIESEL ENGINES COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR.
The risk: THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY LOSE POWER. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING IMMEDIATELY INOPERABLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: SPRINTER IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 07V594). DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-800-992-1997 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
07V445000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Sep 21, 2007
65 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH WITH A 3.2 QD CUMMINS ONAN GENERATOR, THE GENERATOR'S INTERNAL CONTROLLER MAY FAIL; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WOULD REMAIN ENERGIZED. INCLUDED IN THESE CIRCUITS IS THE ELECTRONIC PREHEATED ELEMENT WHICH AIDS COLD STARTS AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES CELSIUS. IN NORMAL OPERATION, THIS CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED NO LONGER THAN 120 SECONDS AT 30 CELSIUS. IF THE CIRCUIT REMAINS ENERGIZED BEYOND THE DESIGNED PERIOD, THE PREHEATED ELEMENT CAN OVER HEAT.
The risk: IF THE ELEMENT OVER HEATS, A FIRE IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM COULD OCCUR.
The remedy: WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPLACE THE GENERATORS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E076). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 812-377-3713 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Airbags
Filed Nov 1, 2016

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RE: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING. THE RECALL # IS R49/NHTSA 15V-354. EVERY DEALER I HAVE CONTACTED STATES THAT IT WILL BE AT LEAST MARCH BEFORE THEY START RECEVIING REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THIS RECALL. IF IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO BE REPLACED, HOW COME I'M BEING TOLD IT WILL BE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS??? WHAT IS BEING DOEN ABOUT IT IN THE MEAN TIME?

NHTSA ID
10920487
Incident
Oct 27, 2016
Filed Aug 13, 2013

2008 ITASCA NAVION MOTORHOME PRODUCED BY WINNEBAGO. PROPANE TANK IS TOTALLY DISINTEGRATING. METAL IS FLAKING OFF IN VERY LARGE CHUNKS. LOCATION OF MOTORHOME IS VERMONT, IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN AREA. LAKE CHAMPLAIN IS NOT A SALT WATER LAKE. WINNEBAGO IS TELLING US WE ARE IN A CAUSTIC AREA. EVEN IF WE WERE, IT WOULD TAKE MANY YEARS FOR THE PROPANE TANK TO PROGRESS TO THE STAGE IT IS CURRENTLY AT. HAVE NEVER VACATIONED OR STAYED FOR AN EXTENDED TIME NEAR THE OCEAN. CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO INSPECT THE TANK. PICTURES CAN BE SENT BY EMAIL IF NECESSARY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10535134
Incident
Jul 1, 2013
Mileage
70,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 7, 2009

2008 ITASCA MOTOR HOME HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED ON 3 OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTED IN A MANNER THAT IT TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP THE DRIVELINE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD NOISE. THE ENGINE ALSO EXCEEDED 3000 RPM'S BEFORE SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR. AT AROUND 1500 RPM, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SOMETIMES GRAB THEN RELEASE AND GRAB AGAIN UPON ACCELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION WAS WORSE WHEN IT WAS WARM. FROM IDLE, THE ENGINE WAS SOMETIMES VERY SLOW TO RESPOND.*JB

NHTSA ID
10287490
Incident
Oct 1, 2009
Exterior lighting
Filed Aug 14, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ITASCA NAVION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER'S BEHIND HIM TO SEE HIS BRAKE LIGHTS DURING THE DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT CHANGE THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/31/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10199507
Incident
Jun 28, 2007

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Itasca Navion by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2024000—
2023010—
2022010—
2021010—
2020010—
2018010—
2017040—
2016130—
2015240—
2014230—
2013140—
2012130—
2011020—
2010040—
2009110—
2008Viewing430—
2007510—
2006942—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.