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Itasca Sunrise Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints across 25 model years of the Itasca Sunrise (1987–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2003.

19
safety recalls, all years
14
owner complaints, all years
2000
year with most recalls
2003
year with most complaints

Pick your Itasca Sunrise model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 Itasca Sunrise10
2010 Itasca Sunrise10
2009 Itasca Sunrise10
2008 Itasca Sunrise30
2007 Itasca Sunrise21
2006 Itasca Sunrise42
2005 Itasca Sunrise51
2004 Itasca Sunrise53
2003 Itasca Sunrise63
2002 Itasca Sunrise51
2001 Itasca Sunrise61
2000 Itasca Sunrise60
1999 Itasca Sunrise11
1998 Itasca Sunrise10
1997 Itasca Sunrise10
1996 Itasca Sunrise20
1995 Itasca Sunrise11
1994 Itasca Sunrise10
1993 Itasca Sunrise10
1992 Itasca Sunrise10
1991 Itasca Sunrise10
1990 Itasca Sunrise10
1989 Itasca Sunrise10
1988 Itasca Sunrise20
1987 Itasca Sunrise20

What Itasca Sunrise owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The 2003 model year has the most, with 3.

All Itasca Sunrise recalls (19)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Itasca Sunrise, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Equipment

    NHTSA 10V525000 Reported 18,461 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of…

    Remedy: Winnebago is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for…

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  2. Seat belts

    NHTSA 10V471000 Reported 102 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 winnebago voyage and, itasca sunrise and, model year 2009-2011 winnebago adventurer and, itasca suncruiser 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…

    Remedy: Winnebago will notify ownes and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 17, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

    Model years: 2008

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 09V300000 Reported 1,547 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Winnebago is recalling 1,547 model year 2001-2003 recreational vehicles equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could…

    Remedy: Winnebago is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027). Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  4. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V113000 Reported 2,331 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Winnebago is recalling 2,331 my 2002-2004 brave and itasca sunrise my 2005 2006 winnebago voyage, adventurer, itasca sunrise and suncruiser motor homes. The propane tank mounting bracket may have an incomplete or improper weld.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and properly weld the bracket free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact winnebago at 800-537-1885.

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

  5. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 08V265000 Reported 930 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Winnebago is recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the…

    Remedy: Winnebago is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner…

    Model years: 2000

  6. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V203000 Reported 68 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain motor homes, if the battery boost switch is engaged while the engine is operating, the engine may shut down.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a diode wire assembly on the auxiliary start solenoid. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners can contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

    Model years: 2008

  7. Steering

    NHTSA 06V250000 Reported 1,021 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers.

    Remedy: Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6883 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  8. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 05V573000 Reported 193 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

    Model years: 2006

  9. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 05V407000 Reported 1,367 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain motor homes, the roof vent for the optional 4-door refrigerator was incorrectly located.

    Remedy: Dealers will relocate the roof vent. The recall began on september 9, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

    Model years: 2005

  10. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V609000 Reported 3,538 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began january 7, 2005. Owners should…

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005

  11. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 04V608000 Reported 6,201 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

    Model years: 2004, 2005

  12. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V405000 Reported 15,337 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

    Remedy: Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  13. Lamp (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V060000 Reported 8,532 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 25, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  14. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 02V277005 Reported 1,531 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 . These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

    Remedy: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

  15. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 01V225000 Reported 101 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Vehicle description: motor homes built on a ford chassis. These vehicles may have the incorrect liquid propane (lp) gas tank bracket. Depending on how the tank was installed, there may not be adequate clearance between the tank and a bolt head on the suspension. Without clearance, the tank could be damaged.

    Remedy: Dealers will reposition the lp gas tank. Owner notification began july 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2001

  16. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 01V128004 Reported 4,370 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  17. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 01V099000 Reported 1,437 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Vehicle description: motor homes. The copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the lpg line. Owner notification began april 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  18. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 00V273004 Reported 6,550 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

    Model years: 2000

  19. Carrier/rack (equipment)

    NHTSA 97V012000 Reported 10,590 vehicles potentially affected WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

    The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

    Model years: 1987, 1988

Other Itasca models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.