Recalls for 2007 Itasca Sunrise

DEFECT #1 - STEERING

Posted on: 2006-07-13
Description
Certain motor homes built on workhorse chassis may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts.  The steering could become loose at the steering box during tight steering maneuvers.

Consequence
This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Workhorse is conducting this recall (please see 06v148000) and will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft.  Owners may contact workhorse at 1-877-294-6883 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.

Notes
Customers may 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 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2010-10-29
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may 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 .