2005 Itasca Spirit problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Itasca Spirit.
Built on
- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 7 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2005 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Itasca recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Itasca
Electrical System #04V512000 · 2004 · 3,950 units
Problem: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Fix: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Engine And Engine Cooling #04V516000 · 2004 · 5,125 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment #06V456000 · 2006 · 1,491 units
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2005 Itasca Spirit have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Itasca for the 2005 Spirit. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2005 Itasca Spirit problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.