2006 Itasca Sunova Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Itasca Sunova has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

7Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Itasca Sunova recalls

Equipment

Recall 10V525Oct 26, 201018,461 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 10V467Oct 5, 20101,925 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman

Recall 08V571Oct 29, 2008717 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 06V250Jul 5, 20061,021 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 06V163May 16, 200668 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 05V573Dec 28, 2005193 vehicles affected

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings

Recall 05V532Nov 9, 2005342 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Itasca Sunova problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1
Structure1

What owners report

2014-11-20, Structure
WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON I-15 BETWEEN HESPERIA AND BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, THE FIBERGLASS SKIN ON THE ROOF OF OUR RV STARTED BLOWING OFF. BY THE TIME WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY, 80% OF THE ROOF SKIN HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AND LARGE PARTS WERE FLYING THROUGH THE AIR. FORTUNATELY THE WIND WAS BLOWING TOWARDS THE SHOULDER AND MOST OF THE FLYING DEBRIS LANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS WE WERE IN THE LANE CLOSEST TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEBRIS INCLUDED THE LAVATORY EXHAUST FAN, FIBERGLASS STYREFOAM, WOOD PANELING AND POSSIBLY COULD HAVE BROUGHT THE AIR CONDITIONER AND SATELLITE DOWN. AFTER TALKING TO SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS AND READING ONLINE, THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PR
2009-11-03, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ITASCA SUNOVA RV WITH GOODYEAR TIRES DOT# MJ93-MAHW, SIZE 245/70/ R19. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH SHE HEARD A PECULIAR NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF DRIVER-SIDE REAR TIRE HAD EXPLODED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INNER MESH LINING OF THE TIRE HAD CORRODED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19500. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED 4 TIRE BLOWOUTS. GOODYEAR DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 12/08/09

2006 Itasca Sunova questions

Does the 2006 Itasca Sunova have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2006 Itasca Sunova: Equipment; Seat Belts; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman; Steering; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Itasca Sunova?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Itasca Sunova has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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