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Winnebago Sun Cruiser problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1993–2027: 4 recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

199319941995199819992000200120132027

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
199301
199401
199504
199802
199901
200020
200131
201301
202710

What owners complain about (all years)

Structure2
Equipment2
Parking Brake1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train1

Recent recalls

Exterior Lighting #26V241000 · 2026 · 20 units

Problem: Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling certain 2027 suncruiser and 2026-2027 sunflyer motorhomes. the side reflectors may not have been installed. 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 can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install reflectors, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 24, 2026. owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. winnebago's number for this recall is 204.

Fuel System, Other #01V252000 · 2001 · 154 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes built on a workhorse chassis. the black pipe supplying liquid propane (lp) gas to the furnace was not long enough, which could cause the copper line that is connected to this pipe to come in contact with the end of the leaf spring of the suspension.

Risk: if this happens, the copper line may get damaged and over time, a leak could develop which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.

Fix: Dealers will replace the black pipe and replace the lp line. owner notification began august 10, 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 time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Seat Belts #01V128004 · 2001 · 4,370 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: 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 and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Fuel System, Other #01V099000 · 2001 · 1,437 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: If this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.

Fix: 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 time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

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