Itasca Navion 2008
Model Navion made in 2008 by Itasca got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V216000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 02/08/2007 to 11/13/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 114 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/14/2008 | 05/14/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 114 my 2008 view, my 2009 era, and my 2008 itasca navion class c motor homes built on sprinter chassis and equipped with 3.0l diesel engines. the crankshaft sensor in certain diesel engines could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor. when this happens, affected vehicles may lose power. this could result in the vehicle becoming immediately inoperable increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sprinter is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07v594). dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor free of charge. owners may contact sprinter at 1-800-992-1997 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V445000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 06/11/2007 to 08/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 65 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/21/2007 | 09/21/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with with a 3.2 qd cummins onan generator, the generator's internal controller may fail; however, the electrical circuits would remain energized. included in these circuits is the electronic preheated element which aids cold starts at ambient temperatures below 0 degrees celsius. in normal operation, this circuit is energized no longer than 120 seconds at 30 celsius. if the circuit remains energized beyond the designed period, the preheated element can over heat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the element over heats, a fire in the air intake system could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with cummins to replace the generators free of charge (please see 07e076). owners may contact cummins at 812-377-3713 or winnebago at 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V470000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/05/2010 | 10/12/2010 | 571 | 210 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 winnebago view and itasca navion motor homes because the dinette area seat belt restraints on those vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. in a collision, the generated crash forces can cause the restraint's attachment to tear and allow the anchor to separate from the body of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the restraint separates from the vehicle during a crash, the belt will not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury or death to the occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago has not yet provided a remedy and an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago safety recall no. 118.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 3 | 02/26/2008 | |
| 2008 itasca motor home has transmission problems. *nj the consumer stated on 3 occasions, the transmission has shifted in a manner that it temporarily locked up the driveline accompanied by a loud noise. the engine also exceeded 3000 rpm's before shifting into high gear. at around 1500 rpm, the transmission would sometimes grab then release and grab again upon acceleration. the transmission was worse when it was warm. from idle, the engine was sometimes very slow to respond.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/28/2007 | 1 | 06/27/2007 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 itasca navion. the contact stated that the headlights and tail lights remain illuminated, making it difficult for the driver's behind him to see his brake lights during the day. the dealer stated that they will not change the vehicle's design. the current mileage was 2,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 08/31/07 *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 3 | 02/26/2008 | |
| 2008 itasca motor home has transmission problems. *nj the consumer stated on 3 occasions, the transmission has shifted in a manner that it temporarily locked up the driveline accompanied by a loud noise. the engine also exceeded 3000 rpm's before shifting into high gear. at around 1500 rpm, the transmission would sometimes grab then release and grab again upon acceleration. the transmission was worse when it was warm. from idle, the engine was sometimes very slow to respond.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | FOREST CITY | 50436 | LICHTSINN MOTORS | 641-585-3213 |
| NY | SYRACUSE | CAMPING WORLD OF SYRACUSE |