Recall 00V-052: 2000 Itasca Horizon, 1996 Winnebago Journey

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 24, 2000, covering about 235 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-052
Report date
Feb 24, 2000
Vehicles affected
235
Owners notified
Mar 29, 2000

The problem

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 unit.

The risk

If an overload were to occur to the circuit, it could ignite the insulation and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the circuit breakers in the generator and, if necessary, replace the breaker.

Notes

Owner notification began march 29, 2000. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V052000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Itasca Horizon2000All years
Winnebago Journey1996All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-052?

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 unit.

How is recall 00V-052 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the circuit breakers in the generator and, if necessary, replace the breaker.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.