2005 ITASCA HORIZON
4 recalls, 1 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
07V577000 Dec 12, 2007
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ZF MODEL 8018 STEERING GEARS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT RECIRCULATING BALL SPACER. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE RECIRCULATION BALLS TO ESCAPE FROM THE RECIRCULATION BALL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence
THE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE HIGHER REQUIRED STEERING WHEEL INPUTS,OR THE NEED FOR MORE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS, WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE IN COMBINATION WITH METALLIC CRACKING NOISES PRIOR TO A LOSS OF STEERING. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER AND ZF TO REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
04V608000 Dec 18, 2004
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES ON SOME MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOAD REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY UNLATCH IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMSAFE AT 1-574-266-8330 OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-800-537-1885.
04V471000 Sep 27, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH A 400-HP CUMMINS ENGINE, A SHEET METAL "TAB" ON A WIRE COVER LOCATED BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CATCH ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence
IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HANGS UP ON THE TAB OF THE WIRE COVER, A HAZARDOUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING BACK TO IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNERS TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY HAVE THE WIRE COVER REPAIRED. IF OWNERS DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-6939... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 27, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 WINNEBAGO ITASCA HORIZON 40FD. THE MOTOR HOME HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HOT AIR EXCHANGE THAT GOES TO THE FURNACE; THE PIPES ARE NOT HOOKED UP AND IT IS SENDING ALL OF THE HOT AIR INTO THE VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT ONLY A PROBLEM WITH CARBON MONOXIDE BUT ALSO A FIRE HAZARD. HE H... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 ITASCA HORIZON
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
70120504
Dec 30, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SCS KEYLESS ENTRY SERVICE GUIDE. *TT
ITASCA HORIZON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ITASCA HORIZON across all model years (1996, 2018).
68
Total Recalls
22
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ITASCA HORIZON - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 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 |