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2003 Winnebago Itasca Sunova

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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 Jul 21, 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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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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Winnebago Itasca Sunova, most frequently naming the brakes and electrical categories. 7 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes150.0%
  • Electrical150.0%

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

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

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

Electrical
Filed Jul 21, 2016
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUNOVA RV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THEE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE IGNITON SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED. IN 2014, THE IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

NHTSA ID
10887406
Incident
Jan 8, 2014
Mileage
53,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Feb 12, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 WINNEBAGO ITASCA SUNOVA MOTOR HOME. WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 50 MPH ALL FOUR OF THE BRAKES LOCKED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED WORKHORSE RECALL#50901C REGARDING THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS OUT OF TOWN AND HE WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPAIRED. A WORKHORSE REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE FRONT BRAKES CALIPER BUT NOT THE THREE ADDITIONAL BRAKES THAT FAILED. THE MECHANIC CLEANED, LUBRICATED AND PUT THREE OF THE OLD BRAKES BACK ON THE MOTOR HOME; HOWEVER, AFTER A ROAD TEST HE AGREED THAT THE BRAKES WERE UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. WORKHORSE REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $1176 FOR THREE OF THE BRAKES AND HE WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,030.

NHTSA ID
10308948
Incident
Jan 8, 2010
Mileage
34,030 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

7SB009-22-02A

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.

7SB009-21-02A

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.

7SB010-21-01Z

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

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.