2000 ITASCA HORIZON
8 recalls, 11 complaints - 1 TSBs
10V525000 Oct 26, 2010
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A... Read more
Consequence
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 MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTAC... Read more
08V265000 Jun 13, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING MY 1999-2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM, MY 1999-2001 CHIEFTAIN, MY 2000-2001 BRAVE, MY 2001 JOURNEY MY 2000 MINNIE WINNIE, MY 2000-2002 ITASCA HORIZON, MY 1999 SUNCRUISER, MY 2001 SUNFLYER, AND MY 2000 SUNRISE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATI... Read more
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101... Read more
04V114000 Mar 4, 2004
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE LP TANK HAS STRESS ON WELD JOINTS AT THE POINT WHERE MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED TO THE TANK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKS AT THE WELD JOINTS AND LEAD TO AN LP LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL A CRADLE-STYLE CARRIER, AND, IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE LP TANK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939.
02V276006 Dec 3, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 442, 443, 452, EV452, 453, 462, EV462, 463, EV463, 482, EV482, 483, EV483, 874, AND 875. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCC... Read more
Consequence
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAG... Read more
01V260000 Aug 15, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES (MODELS WKP36L, WKP36LD, AND IKP36LD). FOUR NUTS MAY HAVE LOOSENED FROM THE FOUR BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK TO THE MOTOR HOME. IF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE IS LOOSENED, THE ROAD VIBRATION COULD PRODUCE UNDUE STRESS ON THE WELD JOINTS OF THE ... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TANK COULD FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A ROAD HAZARD OR A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LP TANK ATTACHMENT AND RE-TIGHTENED THE FASTENERS IN ADDITION TO ADDING LOCK NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 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 S... Read more
01V128004 Apr 30, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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... Read more
00V273004 Oct 13, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
00V052000 Feb 24, 2000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THESE MOTOR HOMES MAY CONTAIN A GENERATOR WITH AN IMPROPERLY SIZED BREAKER FOR ITS INTENDED APPLICATION. A 30-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER IS INSTALLED WHERE A 20-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER SHOULD BE. THIS BREAKER PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT THAT GOES TO A CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING UNI... Read more
Consequence
IF AN OVERLOAD WERE TO OCCUR TO THE CIRCUIT, IT COULD IGNITE THE INSULATION AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN THE GENERATOR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BREAKER.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Aug 10, 2003
Incident date: Jun 7, 2000
I WAS DRIVING A NEW 36 FOOT ITASCA WITH OE MICHELIN XRV 235/80R22.5 LRG. TIRE HAD LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT WHEN RIGHT REAR INSIDE EXPLODED THROUGH THE OUTSIDE FACING SIDEWALL NO HARM RESULTED BUT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I CHECK MY INFLATION PRESSURE EVERY MORNING. *NLM
TIRES
Aug 6, 2003
Incident date: Jul 22, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH IN A 36 FT MOTORHOME THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY FAILED WITH A LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE BANG AND DECREASED CONTROL OF VEHICLE IN PASSING LANE OF BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE MOTORHOME KEPT OVERHAETING. CONSUMER TALKED TO A FREIGHTLINER REPRESENTATIVE WHO TOLD THEM THAT THE RADIATOR WAS IN FACT PLUGGED WITH OIL, DUST, AND DIRT BEHIND IT. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL BREATHER TUBE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH ENOUGH AND THE COOLAN FAN WOU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 20, 2002
BODY MOUNTS RIPPED OFF THE FRAME DUE TO BOLTS LOSENING WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Jan 16, 2001
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENDLY BROKE FROM THE FLOOR SUPPORT RESULTING IN A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, PLASTIC HOLLOW PIN , WHICH SECURES THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BROKE, OWNER FIXED THE FAILURE BY DRILLING OUT THE PLASTIC PIN AND INSERTING A 1/4 X 3 1/2 INCH BOLT THROUGH THE PIN, PEDAL AND FLO... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Feb 12, 2001
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN THE WATER HEATER FAILED, THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT THERMOSTAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Feb 12, 2001
HYDRAULIC HOSES IN REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF MOTORHOME ARE BADLY RUSTED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED, THE RUSTED FITTINGS WERE POINTED OUT WHEN A DEXTRON LEAK WAS FOUND. *SLC
WHEELS:HUB
Feb 12, 2001
FRONT HUBCAPS MISSING. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 12, 2001
FAILURE OF THE MAIN COMPUTER CAUSED DELAY IN CONSUMER PICKING UP VEHICLE, THE COMPUTER FAILED AGAIN AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BE STRANDED, WIRING UNDERNEATH THE DASH IS TOO CLOSE TO THE PEDALS, THERE ARE LOOSE HOSES AND WIRES HANGING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *SLC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 12, 2001
WOOD PLUG MISSING AROUND BEDROOM DOOR, DOOR HINGE CRACKED, THE DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN OR CLOSE, THERE WAS A RUSTED STEEL PLATE BETWEEN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WHEELS AND THE PROPANE TANK. *SLC
EQUIPMENT
Feb 12, 2001
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A LOT OF EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, THE LARGE SLIDE DRIFTS WHENEVER IT' EXTENDED, DOOR HINGE CRACKING, ICE MAKER VALVE WOULD NOT OPEN AND WHEN IT DID OPEN, THERE WAS A SEVERE LEAK, REFRIGERATOR GOES BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN AC AND GAS, THEN IT EITHER TURNS ITSELF OFF OR GIVES A TROUBL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 ITASCA HORIZON
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
7SB0020202A
Sep 21, 2001
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING ENTRY DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN. *YH
ITASCA HORIZON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ITASCA HORIZON across all model years (1996, 2018).
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Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ITASCA HORIZON - Year by Year
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| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | View |
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| 2003 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 8 | 11 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
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| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |