IllustrationI AM REPORTING THE MICHELIN XRV TIRES INSTALLED FROM THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEGUN TO CRACK. AFTER AN INSPECTION AT A AUTHORIZED MICHELIN DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED I HAD, AT A MINIMUM, 3 TIRES SUFFERING FROM SEVERE CRACKING AND WOULD BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD.
2012 Itasca Sunstar
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Limited comparison data
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
2 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THERE WAS A BRIEF DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 1,400 AN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ITASCA SUNSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THERE WAS A BRIEF DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 1,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ UPDATED 06/13/2014 *JS
Official recalls
212V389000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings
Aug 8, 2012
Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.
12V057000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Feb 16, 2012
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.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.