Recall 08V-265: 2000–2002 Itasca Horizon, 1999 Itasca Suncruiser and 8 more
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 13, 2008, covering about 930 vehicles.
The problem
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 fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
The risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
The fix
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 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V265000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca Horizon | 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Itasca Suncruiser | 1999 | All years |
| Itasca Sunflyer | 2001 | All years |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2000 | All years |
| Winnebago Brave | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Winnebago Chieftain | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Winnebago Journey | 2001 | All years |
| Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2000 | All years |
| Winnebago Ultimate Advantage | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Winnebago Ultimate Freedom | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All 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 08V-265?
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 fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
How is recall 08V-265 fixed?
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 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
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.