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2013 Itasca Suncruiser

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 Jan 29, 2018
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 Dec 7, 2017
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2013 Itasca Suncruiser. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

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

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
17V782000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 7, 2017
17,360 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries, IncView on NHTSA.gov
13V162000

EQUIPMENT

Apr 26, 2013
523 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
Winnebago Industries Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
13V161000

EQUIPMENT

Apr 24, 2013
1,918 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Minnie Winnie, Aspect, Sightseer, Adventurer, and Journey motorhomes; and model year 2012-2014 Itasca Spirit, Cambria, Sunova, Suncruiser, and Meridian motorhomes. The affected vehicles were manufactured January 10, 2012, through April 5, 2013 and may be missing a range enclosure.
The risk: A missing range enclosure may allow the gas range flame to be extinguished due to air flow. In such a case, propane gas will continue to flow without a flame. If propane continues to flow, in the presence of an ignition source, it may suddenly combust resulting in a fire and/or personal injury.
The remedy: Winnebago notify owners and dealers will install a range enclosure, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's recall campaign number is 128.
Winnebago Industries, IncManufacturer number 128View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Jan 29, 2018

HAD KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN MOTORHOME. PULLED UNIT AFTER RECALL OF GENERAL NOTIFICATION ON NEWS BROADCAST AND CHECKED FUNCTION. UNIT FAILED TO FUNCTION. DISPOSED OF NON-FUNCTIONAL UNIT, REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT FOR SAFETY. CALLED KIDDE AFTER NOTIFICATION BY WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES. KIDDE WOULD NOT SEND APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT ITEM. DANGEROUS TO EQUIP MOTORHOMES WITH DEFECTIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DISGUSTING WHEN MANUFACTURER (KIDDE) WON'T HONORABLY REPLACE ITEM. ANSWER WAS, SINCE YOU DETERMINED IT MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT KEEP IT, WE CAN'T REPLACE IT.

NHTSA ID
11065723
Incident
Jan 10, 2018
Mileage
13,102 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB007-13-02J

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Service Bulletin to all dealers providing information relating to the battery boost switch causing possible back feed to battery isolator and auto generator start/provides rewire instructions.

63-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining a defect in the bed lift control module. If coach batteries become discharged, the module can lose its in/out stop setting causing damage to the slideout. Details instructions on replacing the module with Revision B which has a built in protection from this type of failure.

62-01

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Customers outlining the possibility that the roof a/c mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened causing possible water infiltration and instructions to inspect/repair.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Itasca Suncruiser by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018030—
2017030—
2016060—
2015050—
2014030—
2013Viewing150—
2012030—
2011030—
2010120—
2009030—
2008030—
2007430—
2006231—
2005560—
2004630—
2003450—
2002220—
2001320—
2000320—
1999420—
1998020—
1997220—
1996110—
1995220—
1994100—
1993010—
1989130—
1988310—

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.