ITASCA SUNSTAR 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V826000 SAFETY RECALL
12K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2024
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.

Potential Risk:
A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ITASCA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ITASCA
Mfg Campaign: 192, 197, 198
Notice Date: Jan 31, 2025
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V733000 SAFETY RECALL
17.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2024
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ITASCA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ITASCA
Mfg Campaign: 189
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V782000 SAFETY RECALL
17.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2017
Safety Issue:

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

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ITASCA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ITASCA
Notice Date: Jan 19, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2017
Winnebago Industries, Inc
NHTSA Campaign: 16V598000 SAFETY RECALL
3.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2016
Safety Issue:

Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.

Potential Risk:
A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local ITASCA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: ITASCA
Notice Date: Sep 22, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Campaign: 11110713 Other
Jul 11, 2018
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

PLACED PRNDL IN PARK, ENGAGED MANUAL EMERGENCY BRAKE. LEFT VEHICLE IN STATIONARY STATE TO PUNCH IN A GATE CODE AT A STORAGE LOT. VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD UNTIL BRAKE WAS APPLIED. CHECKED PRNDL, WHICH WAS STILL IN PARK, AND CHECKED EMERGENCY BRAKE, STILL APPLIED.

Corrective Action:

PLACED PRNDL IN PARK, ENGAGED MANUAL EMERGENCY BRAKE. LEFT VEHICLE IN STATIONARY STATE TO PUNCH IN A GATE CODE AT A STORAGE LOT. VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD UNTIL BRAKE WAS APPLIED. CHECKED PRNDL, WHICH WAS STILL IN PARK, AND CHECKED EMERGENCY BRAKE, STILL APPLIED.

Additional Notes:

PLACED PRNDL IN PARK, ENGAGED MANUAL EMERGENCY BRAKE. LEFT VEHICLE IN STATIONARY STATE TO PUNCH IN A GATE CODE AT A STORAGE LOT. VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD UNTIL BRAKE WAS APPLIED. CHECKED PRNDL, WHICH WAS STILL IN PARK, AND CHECKED EMERGENCY BRAKE, STILL APPLIED.

Manufacturer: ITASCA
Mfg Campaign: 11110713
Notice Date: Jul 11, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2018
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