2005 winnebago itasco sunova has problems with the chassis, it is unsafe to drive past 55m ph rv is reactive to slight wind gust from small to large vehicles. *ts the consumer had other problems with the rv such as an inoperative stove top o ring, slide out fascia right side, driver side and passenger fender blew out, the water heater failed, driver side mirror had blown off while driving, a slide out leak, a toilet spray leak, bathroom caulk cracking/separating, shower caulk/ separation, the kitchen was delaminating and the wall paper was bubbling
The worst 2005 Itasca Sunova problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
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Recalls 4
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
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 winnebago sightseer and itasca sunova motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." in a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners a dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Owners may contact winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 10V467000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes built on a 20,700 gvwr or greater workhorse chassis, there may not be sufficient clearance in the area where the fuel line crosses the frame cross member.
- Risk
- Without clearance, a condition could develop where the cross member may wear into the fuel line and a fuel leak may develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these motor homes by providing clearance between the fuel line and frame cross member. The fuel line will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. The recall began january 7, 2005. Owners should contact winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 04V609000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1‑574‑266‑8330 or winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885.
Recall number 04V608000 · Recall details
What 2005 Itasca Sunova owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the contact owned a 2005 itasca sunova 29r. There was 3700 miles on the motor home. Rear brakes were smoking. The brakes had been squealing every since he purchased vehicle. Itasca corporate headquarters representative said consume r must have been driving it hard. This was on flat land and vehicle was smoking . Could smell the brakes. The motor home was not even fully loaded. The dealership said brake pads where burnt, and were not checking on it. The manufacturer would not cover anything than bleeding of the brakes. The brake job would be $1280 at first, and curreently was up to almost $2000. 2002-2004 models were recalled for brake problems.
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Questions about the 2005 Itasca Sunova
Is the 2005 Itasca Sunova reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Itasca Sunova, 2.0 times a typical Sunova model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Itasca Sunova?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Itasca Sunova have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, seat belts and fuel system, gasoline.
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