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2005 Itasca Sundancer

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.
1
Latest Nov 12, 2004
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.
4
Latest Nov 28, 2006
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 2005 Itasca Sundancer, most frequently naming the engine category. 4 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

  • Engine1100.0%

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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
06V456000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Nov 28, 2006
1,491 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT OVERHEAD TELEVISIONS, INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE TELEVISION LOCATED IN THE FRONT OVERHEAD AREA OF THE MOTOR HOME.
The risk: THE TELEVISION MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL FROM ITS POSITION WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ASSURE THE CORRECT FASTENERS (BOLTS) WERE USED IN THE TV RETENTION STRAP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 103View on NHTSA.gov
05V475000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Oct 13, 2005
3,613 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS, THE FASTENERS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND FALL.
The risk: IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 614-585-6939.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
04V516000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oct 20, 2004
5,125 units potentially affected
The defect: ON MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
The risk: THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The remedy: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 04S23View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Engine
Filed Nov 12, 2004

REGARDING A MODEL YEAR 2005 WINNEBAGO ITASCA MOTORHOME (SERIAL NO. 70467F241566C) UTILIZING A MODEL YEAR 2004 FORD E450 CHASSIS. WHILE SLEEPING AN ALARM WENT OFF INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON LOCATION AND FOUND A SLIDE OUT SHIELD WAS BLOCKING THE GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM, IN WHICH THE CARBON MONOXIDE WAS SETTING OFF THE ALARM. CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK WHEN THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM ARRIVED THEY TOOK A CARBON MONOXIDE READING OF 33 P.P.M. INSIDE THE MOTOR HOME. *TC *MJJ

NHTSA ID
10097501
Incident
Aug 19, 2004
Mileage
2,500 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Itasca Sundancer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006031—
2005Viewing140—
2004040—
2003040—
2002210—
2001030—
2000010—
1999500—
1998100—
1996010—
1995020—
1994120—
1993010—
1992020—
1991010—
1990020—
1989010—
1988010—
1987010—

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.