How many recalls does the 2001 Itasca Spirit have?

The 2001 Itasca Spirit has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Itasca Spirit has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Itasca Spirit?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seats.

2001 Itasca Spirit Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Itasca Spirit has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 19,707 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 03V405000 2003-10-16 15,337 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS, THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE PANEL. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR BETWEEN CIRCUIT PATTERNS ON THE MEMBRANE PANEL, ESPECIALLY OVERLAPPED BY A "JUMPER" OR JUMP WIRE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS.

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, CONSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR…

SEAT BELTS 01V128004 2001-04-30 4,370 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES BUILT BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

Consequence

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LAP BELTS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BELT ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-SAFE AT 1-219-266-8330…

Complaints by component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“On 2001 itasce spirit 31t motor home on a ford 450 chassis I experienced a belt/tread failure of a firestone steeltex r4s lt225/75r16 tire on the inner drivers side rear dual wheel position. There was a loud rumble which I at first thought was caused by pavement roughness. I slowed down from…”

TIRES · reported 2004-07-05

“Passenger seat overheated, making it impossible to be seated after half an hour. Dealer inspected, and could not duplicate or correct the problem . Consumer stated vehicle cost $61,000, and no even had the pleasure to be near her husband. Spirit, 2003, send registration copy. *ak”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER · reported 2003-07-25

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Itasca Spirit as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.