I purchased my rv in 2004 and it was 2 years old at the time. Later that year I found out it was subject to a recall for a potential problem with the brakes. I took it to a recommended dealer in september of 2004 (25,760 miles) and they said it was ok. I do not recall if they did anything or not. I again took it for service in february 2006 (39,000 miles) and was told the discs were scored and cracked but that they should be ok. Last spring in march 2007 ((50,000 miles) I took it in for another checkup and was again told the discs were in bad shape so I authorized a full brake job. (about $2000 if I recall correctly but I have full docs and can find them if necessary) I have been reading that there is an apparent generic problem with these braking systems and they are failing at a very high rate. I now have 62,000 miles on it and am concerned I will have to spend another $2000 soon.
The worst 2002 Itasca Suncruiser problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Visibility1
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Certain motor home chassis fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105,"hydraulic and electric brake systems." the brake system warning indicator may not function as required by the standard.
- Risk
- In some of the affected vehicles, the brake system warning indicator will not illuminate when the ignition is in the start position or for a low brake fluid condition, if the body builder relied solely upon ford's ivm compliance statement for the system warning indicator.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these vehicles. Owner notification began april 25, 2003. 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 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 03V060000 · Recall details
What 2002 Itasca Suncruiser owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1) the manufacture, winnebago industries, equipped the driver "cockpit" of the vehicle with thermopane windows with an identified weakness. The seals in the windows are inadequate to maintain seal integrity, thus allowing air infiltration. Said air infiltration caused fogging of the glass, and an accumulation of condensation within the glass. 2) the fogging and associated condensation caused significant visual impairment for the operator. Both driver side and passenger side visibility is greatly hampered, which in a motorhome is a huge safety concern. 3) the only known solution is to replace the effected windows.
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Questions about the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser
Is the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser, fewer than a typical Suncruiser model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Itasca Suncruiser have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
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