The worst 2020 Winnebago Sunstar problems
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Recalls 3
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
- Risk
- A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1‑800‑537‑1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Recall number 24V826000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1‑800‑537‑1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Recall number 24V733000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.
- Risk
- If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1‑641‑585‑6939 or 1‑800‑537‑1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 160.
Recall number 19V811000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Winnebago Sunstar 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 Campaign sent to dealers and owners
- 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.
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Questions about the 2020 Winnebago Sunstar
Is the 2020 Winnebago Sunstar reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Winnebago Sunstar.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Winnebago Sunstar?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Winnebago Sunstar have?
3 recalls, covering latches/locks/linkages, exterior lighting and electrical system.
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