Itasca Sunstar problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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."

Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 17, 2026. owners may contact winnebago customer care at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 189.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 winnebago shell, 2021-2023 winnebago inspire, 2022-2023 winnebago vista, adventurer, forza, journey and itasca sunstar motorhomes. the seat belt attachment may have been improperly tightened. as such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Risk: A loose seat belt attachment may not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat belt attachment fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 24, 2023. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 175.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 adventurer, vista and itasca sunstar motorhomes. the motorhomes may be missing the rear reflectors. 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."

Risk: Missing reflectors reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install the reflectors, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 11, 2023. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 173

Problem: 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

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago sightseer, vista, and adventurer motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014 through august 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 itasca sunova, sunstar, and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014, through august 31, 2015. the affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.

Risk: If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. the recall began on february 12, 2016. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 winnebago brave, sightseer, vista and adventurer motorhomes and itasca tribute, sunova, sunstar, and suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from july 13, 2015, through october 6, 2015. the affected vehicles, built on ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'park' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.

Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. the recall began on november 12, 2015. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 winnebago vista, brave, trend, minnie winnie, and itasca sunstar, tribute, viva!, and spirit vehicles manufactured march 18, 2013, to november 18, 2014. due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.

Risk: A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on august 21, 2015. the recall began on november 4, 2015. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or trimark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.

Problem: Winnebago industries is recalling certain model year 2011 vista and itasca sunstar motorhomes manufactured june 30, 2010, through june 16, 2011. the vehicles have an incorrect tire inflation pressures and wheel rim sizes on the vehicle certification label. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the code of federal regulations, part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect tire pressures or tire size may lead to a tire failure, which could result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners and mail corrected vehicle certification labels to the owners, free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2013. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or or@winnebagoind.com. winnebago's campaign number is 129.

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 winnebago access, aspect, sightseer, vista, adventurer, forza and itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, sunstar, suncruiser motorhomes manufactured february 20, 2013, through april 25, 2013. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. a damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Risk: If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began on july 17, 2013. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Problem: Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 winnebago and itasca motor homes. a cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Risk: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. the recall began on september 6, 2012. owners may contact winnebago industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.