2005 Itasca Sundancer Problems: 1 Complaint, 4 Recalls

The worst 2005 Itasca Sundancer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Recalls 4

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Reported November 28, 2006 · 1,491 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes equipped with front overhead televisions, incorrect fasteners were used to secure the television located in the front overhead area of the motor home.
Risk: The television may become loose and possibly fall from its position which has the potential to impact the driver or passengers, resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to assure the correct fasteners (bolts) were used in the tv retention strap. The recall began on december 15, 2006. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.

Recall number 06V456000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported October 13, 2005 · 3,613 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes built on ford chassis, the fasteners holding the fuel tank mounting straps may not have been properly tightened, allowing the possibility for the fuel tank to loosen and fall.
Risk: If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the fasteners to the fuel tank straps. The recall began on october 15, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 614‑585‑6939.

Recall number 05V475000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported October 20, 2004 · 3,950 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis and equipped with gas engines, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk: The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Remedy: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or winnebago at 641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 04V512000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported October 20, 2004 · 5,125 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On motor homes built on ford e-series chassis, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Risk: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Remedy: Ford motor company is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673 or winnebago at 641‑585‑3535.

Recall number 04V516000 · Recall details

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What 2005 Itasca Sundancer owners say

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Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Engine · 2,500 miles · FL

Regarding a model year 2005 winnebago itasca motorhome (serial no. 70467f241566c) utilizing a model year 2004 ford e450 chassis. While sleeping an alarm went off inside the mobile home. The local fire department arrived on location and found a slide out shield was blocking the generator exhaust system, in which the carbon monoxide was setting off the alarm. Consumer was notified.*ak when the emergency response team arrived they took a carbon monoxide reading of 33 p.p.m. Inside the motor home. *tc

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Questions about the 2005 Itasca Sundancer

Is the 2005 Itasca Sundancer reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Itasca Sundancer, fewer than a typical Sundancer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Itasca Sundancer?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2005 Itasca Sundancer have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Itasca Sundancer engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V516000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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