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2013 Itasca Sunstar Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Itasca Sunstar has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Itasca dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Itasca Sunstar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Itasca Sunstar owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Itasca Sunstar, describing incidents dated October 7, 2013.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10559405 · Filed January 10, 2014
WE TOOK OUR FIRST TRIP TO THE VERDE VALLEY BETWEEN 9/7/13 AND 9/9/13. WE FOUND THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WINDY CONDITIONS. AFTER THAT TRIP, WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WERE ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ALIGNED AND TIRES…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V782000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 7, 2017 · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 17,360 vehicles

Repair completion: 36.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 19, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2012 – December 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

NHTSA #13V162000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2013 · Winnebago Industries Inc.

Potentially affected: 523 vehicles

Owners notified July 17, 2013 · Vehicles built February 20, 2013 – April 25, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Winnebago Access, Aspect, Sightseer, Vista, Adventurer, Forza and Itasca Impulse, Cambria, Sunova, Sunstar, Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured February 20, 2013, through April 25, 2013. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowningly become damaged. A damaged motor may lead to an unfurling of the awning.

Safety consequence

If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began on July 17, 2013. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PRNDL CABLE

NHTSA #12V057000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) · NHTSA notice

Reported February 16, 2012 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

Potentially affected: 2,841 vehicles

Owners notified March 2, 2012

Defect description

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WINNEBAGO AND ITASCA MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD F-53 CHASSIS. THE PRNDL CABLE MAY BREAK AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. IF THE CABLE BREAKS, THE TRANSMISSION GEAR INDICATOR IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL REMAIN IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE GEAR SELECTED.

Safety consequence

AN INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM KNOWING IF THEY ARE IN PARK OR REVERSE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ARM ASSEMBLY AND THE PRNDL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Itasca Sunstar. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Itasca Sunstar.

Steering; Suspension; Exterior Lighting

ODI #10559405

Incident: October 7, 2013 · Filed: January 10, 2014

WE TOOK OUR FIRST TRIP TO THE VERDE VALLEY BETWEEN 9/7/13 AND 9/9/13. WE FOUND THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WINDY CONDITIONS. AFTER THAT TRIP, WE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WERE ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE ALIGNED AND TIRES BALANCED. WHICH WE DID AND WE ALSO ADDED A STABILIZER BAR TO THE FRONT. OUR NEXT TRIP TO SHOW LOW WAS TAKEN 9/28/13 TO 10/7/13. WE FOUND NO NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE AND AT ONE POINT ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHEN ENCOUNTERING WINDS OF ABOUT 20MPH. HAD TO REDUCE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE TO 45MPH. THE OTHER ISSUE ENCOUNTERED WAS THE INABILITY TO SEE THE GAUGES, WHEN DRIVING DURING THE DAY. WE HAVE NOT USED THE VEHICLE SINCE. WE HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALER, WINNEBAGO AND FORD CHASSIS DIVISION. ACCORDING TO TWO (2) CERTIFIED SCALE TICKETS, ON TWO (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE SCALED TOO LIGHT ON THE FRONT AXLE, PER FORD SPECIFICATIONS. THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THAT CHASSIS ARE THAT A MINIMUM OF 35% OF THE OVERALL WEIGHT MUST BE OVER THE FRONT AXLE. THE OTHER WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ISSUE IS THAT THE DRIVER SIDE IS MUCH HEAVIER THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE. DURING THE FIRST SCALING, THE FRONT BINS WERE FULLY LOADED, THE REAR BINS WERE LIGHTLY LOADED (APPROX. 100LBS), THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL, THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS EMPTY AND THERE WAS NO TOW VEHICLE OR TOW DOLLY ATTACHED. THE VEHICLE SCALED AT 68LBS TOO LIGHT OVER THE FRONT AXLE. THE SECOND SCALING WAS COMPLETED FOR WINNEBAGO BY THE DEALER. AT THAT TIME, THE ONLY CHANGE IN CONDITION WAS THAT THERE WAS ABOUT 3/4 TANK OF GAS AND APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TANK OF WATER. WATER WAS ADDED, PER WINNEBAGO, AS A WAY TO COMPENSATE FOR THE WEIGHT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE SCALED AT 377LBS TOO LIGHT OVER THE FRONT AXLE. WE ARE STILL IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE AND VOLUNTEER IT FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. *TR

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