My class a motorhome was recalled for a defective cruise control. The ford dealers I contacted told me it would take up to 5 months for them to receive the replacement corrective part. This is unacceptable. They have had months to make the parts available. Now I have to get along without any cruise control on a 34' 17,000 lb. Vehicle with gasoline costing over $3 a gallon.
The worst 1997 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
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- Acceleration1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
- Risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Recall number 97V012000 · Recall details
What 1997 Itasca Suncruiser owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle caught on fire while driving caused by an overheated air conditioner.
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Questions about the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser
Is the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser, fewer than a typical Suncruiser model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Itasca Suncruiser have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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