2003 ITASCA HORIZON
4 recalls, 2 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
09V300000 Jul 29, 2009
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 1,547 MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT ... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 09E-027). OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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.
03V026000 Jan 15, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3126E HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY PUMPS (HEP8). THE PUMP COMPONENTS MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PRESSURE SEAL FAILURE WHICH CAN RESULT IN A SHORT PERIOD OF ROUGH RUNNING AND SUBSEQUENT ... Read more
Consequence
ONCE ENGINE STALL OCCURS, THE ENGINE CANNOT BE RESTARTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PUMP SERIAL NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE PUMP IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABL... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT RAN THE LEVELING JACKS AND ROOM SLIDE OUTS . TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE HOSE , THE HYDRAULIC HOSE WAS TOO CLOSE TO MOTOR, WHICH WAS IN THE REAR OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDED A HEAT SHIELD, BUT WI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT RAN THE LEVELING JACKS AND ROOM SLIDE OUTS . TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM THE HOSE , THE HYDRAULIC HOSE WAS TOO CLOSE TO MOTOR, WHICH WAS IN THE REAR OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM NEEDED A HEAT SHIELD, BUT WI... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 ITASCA HORIZON
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
70120503A
Nov 19, 2004
160000 STRUCTURE
HWH X-SLIDE INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENTS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE WINNEBAGO 2003 AND NEWER ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, ULTIMATE FREEDOM MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE HWH X-SLIDE. *TT
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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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 4 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 11 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |