2001 Itasca Sundancer recalls and problems
The 2001 Itasca Sundancer has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Itasca dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Itasca Sundancer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Itasca Sundancer recalls
Recall 03V-405: Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.
Fix: 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 ajar until the panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. 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 samsung at 800-932-3837 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Recall 01V-128: Seat Belts
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.
Recall 01V-006: Fuel System, Other
Problem: Vehicle description: motorhomes. The hose supplying liquid propane gas (Lpg) to the refrigerator in the slideout of the unit did not have adequate hose "loop" at the extension mechanism. The insufficient amount of hose in this loop could cause damage to the hose when the room is retracted.
Risk: He hose could develop a leak which has the potential to result in fire.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the LPG hose. Owner notification began march 16, 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.
Other Itasca Sundancer years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Itasca Sundancer have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Itasca Sundancer: 03V-405 (equipment), 01V-128 (seat belts), 01V-006 (fuel system, other). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Itasca recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Itasca dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.