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2004 Itasca SuncruiserProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2004 Itasca Suncruiser, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Itasca Suncruiser has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2004 Itasca Suncruiser recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 10V-525 · Oct 26, 2010 · 18,461 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-609 · Dec 22, 2004 · 3,538 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT CLEARANCE, A CONDITION COULD DEVELOP WHERE THE CROSS MEMBER MAY WEAR INTO THE FUEL LINE AND A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 04V-608 · Dec 18, 2004 · 6,201 vehicles

Risk. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Itasca.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Suncruiser year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suncruiser median. How we score

'88'89'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Suncruiser owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAKE FAILURE, HAPPENED TWO TIMES SO FAR. IT IS CONNECTED TO THE SAFETY RECALL 50901-C. WORKHORSE BRAKE CALIBER HANG UP. COMPANY FAILING TO ACT TO REPAIR W-20, W-22 CHASSIS. WORKHORSE CLAIMS THE HAVE NOTED THE PROBLEM, AND HAVE STARTED TO PRODUCE CALIBERS, THIS WAS STARTED BACK IN 2009. IF THIS…
Complaint 10344017 · Jul 19, 2010 · 12,800 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ITASCA SUNCRUISER RV. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE STICKING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALL OF THE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED BY THE MECHANIC. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE…
Complaint 10267739 · May 5, 2009 · 18,000 miles
WHILE TRAVELING IN FLORIDA DURING FEBRUARY OF 2008, IN MY 2004 ITASCA SUNCRUISER MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CALIPER LOCKED UP AND CAUSED MY MOTOR HOME TO PULL TO RIGHT. THE WHEEL BEGAN TO SMOKE AND BECAME EXTREMELY HOT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND CONTACT THE WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME…
Complaint 10264267 · Apr 6, 2009 · 11,200 miles

Own a 2004 Suncruiser?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.