Recalls for 2006 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 - 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.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 2005-12-30
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.

Consequence
The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on december 23, 2005.  Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.

Notes
Winnebago recall no.  100.  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.