Itasca Sunstar recalls and problems
23 recalls and 7 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Itasca Sunstar by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sunstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Sunstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Sunstar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Sunstar | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Sunstar | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Sunstar | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Sunstar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Sunstar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Sunstar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Sunstar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Sunstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Sunstar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Sunstar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Sunstar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Sunstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Sunstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Sunstar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Sunstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Sunstar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Sunstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Sunstar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Itasca Sunstar problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
All Itasca Sunstar recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-826 | Nov 1, 2024 | 2016–2018 | Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2015–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 23V-365 | May 24, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Seat Belts | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 23V-140 | Mar 2, 2023 | 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | 2013–2018 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 16V-598 | Aug 12, 2016 | 2015–2017 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 15V-866 | Dec 22, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Structure | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 15V-664 | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Power Train | 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… |
| 15V-510 | Aug 12, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 13V-318 | Jul 22, 2013 | 2011 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries is recalling certain model year 2011 Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes manufactured June 30, 2010, through June 16, 2011. |
| 13V-162 | Apr 26, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | Winnebago Industries, Inc. |
| 12V-389 | Aug 8, 2012 | 2012 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. |
| 12V-057 | Feb 16, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Power Train | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 winnebago and itasca motor homes built on a ford f-53 chassis. |
| 10V-525 | Oct 26, 2010 | 2000–2011 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. |
| 10V-390 | Sep 1, 2010 | 2011 | Electrical System | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2011 vista and itasca sunstar motor homes manufactured from march 16, 2010 through august 12, 2010. |
| 10V-122 | Mar 25, 2010 | 2008–2009 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Winnebago has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008-2009 motorhomes fitted with ricon public use lifts. |
| 09V-342 | Sep 1, 2009 | 2007–2010 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling model year 2007-2008 access, aspect, sighteer and vista, model year 2007-2008 itasca impulse, cambria, sunova, and sunstar, model year 2009-2010 winnebago access, sightseer and vista, model year… |
| 08V-681 | Dec 19, 2008 | 2009 | Equipment | Winnebago is recalling 36 my 2009 vista, sightseer, and itasca sunstar and sunova motor homes for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' . |
| 08V-571 | Oct 29, 2008 | 2006–2009 | Steering | Winnebago is recalling 717 my 2006-2009 sightseer and vista, itasca sunova and sunstar motor homes built on workhorse chassis. |
| 07V-203 | May 7, 2007 | 2007 | Electrical System | On certain motor homes, if the battery boost switch is engaged while the engine is operating, the engine may shut down. |
| 04V-358 | Jul 19, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. |
| 03V-405 | Oct 16, 2003 | 2001–2004 | Equipment | On certain motor homes equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these units were produced with a defective panel. |
| 02V-153 | Jun 12, 2002 | 2002 | Trailer Hitches | On certain motor homes, an improperly mounted trailer hitch may have been installed on these motor homes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Itasca Sunstar?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Itasca Sunstar has the most reports (2). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Itasca Sunstar have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Itasca Sunstar model years 2000–2018, 2022–2023.
What are the most common Itasca Sunstar problems?
Owners report steering, power train, electrical system problems most often.