2008 ITASCA SUNCRUISER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
07V370000 on 08/19/2007
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Manufactured:
01/07/2007 - 07/08/2007
Affected:
67
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the passenger side windshield wiper may fail to operate properly.
Consequence:
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Correction:
Dealers will install new wiper linkage from the wiper motor to the pivot assemblies. the recall began on august 31, 2007. owners may contact winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes:
Winnebago recall no. 106.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
07V491000 on 10/17/2007
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
05/03/2005 - 10/02/2007
Affected:
645
Defect:
Certain motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the rear and rear-side red reflectors are located above the 60-inch height limit.
Consequence:
Non-standard side marker and reflector lights could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will add reflex reflectors in compliant locations free of charge. the recall began on december 5, 2007. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Notes:
Winnebago recall no. 107.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
10V525000 on 10/28/2010
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
18,461
Defect:
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 the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence:
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Correction:
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 additional information. the recall began during december 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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