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2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Winnebago dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Winnebago Itasca Spirit, describing incidents dated April 23, 2014.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10585051 · Filed

    RETURNED FROM A 3 DAY CAMPING TRIP AND PARKED MOTORHOME AT MY HOUSE. WHEN I HOOKED UP TO SHORE POWER I IMMEDIATELY SMELLED SMOKE. ACCORDING TO REPAIR GUY THE PLUG IN FOR THE SLIDE (110) MUST HAVE HAD BAD CONNECTION AND SHORTED. IT MELTED EVERYTHING IN THE SURROUNDING AREA UNDER THE VANITY IN…

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FUEL TANK STRAPS

NHTSA #05V475000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 13, 2005 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 3,613 vehicles

Owners notified October 14, 2005 · Vehicles built April 12, 2004 – July 17, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect 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.

Safety consequence

IF THE FUEL TANK FALLS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE TANK TO IGNITE, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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