Steering wheel locked up and the brakes locked up. Consumer down shifted, and was able to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.
The worst 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Steering1
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- Brakes1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes built on a workhorse chassis. The black pipe supplying liquid propane (lp) gas to the furnace was not long enough, which could cause the copper line that is connected to this pipe to come in contact with the end of the leaf spring of the suspension.
- Risk
- If this happens, the copper line may get damaged and over time, a leak could develop which has the potential to ignite, resulting in bodily injury and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the black pipe and replace the lp line. Owner notification began august 10, 2001. 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 1‑641‑585‑6939.
Recall number 01V252000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
- Risk
- Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1‑219‑266‑8330 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑6939.
Recall number 01V128004 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor homes. The copper line supplying liquid propane gas (lpg) to the furnace may have been improperly clamped, which could cause the line to come in contact with a metal flange.
- Risk
- If this happens, the copper line could be damaged and could develop a leak which has the potential to ignite.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the lpg line. Owner notification began april 12, 2001. 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 1‑641‑585‑6939.
Recall number 01V099000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
- Winnebago: repair procedure for a binding travel lock motor
What 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser owners say
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Questions about the 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser
Is the 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser, close to a typical Sun Cruiser model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, other and seat belts.
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