Recalls for 2005 Itasca Sundancer

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Posted on: 2006-11-30
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  103.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2004-10-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2004-10-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.  

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2005-10-14
Description
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.  

Consequence
If the fuel tank falls, there is the potential for the tank to ignite, resulting in personal injury, vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.