Recall 09V-300: 2001–2003 Itasca Horizon, 2003 Itasca Suncruiser and 9 more
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 29, 2009, covering about 1,547 vehicles.
The problem
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 which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V300000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca Horizon | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Itasca Suncruiser | 2003 | All years |
| Itasca Sunflyer | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Adventurer | 2001, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Brave | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Chieftain | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Journey | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Journey DL | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Ultimate Advantage | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Winnebago Ultimate Freedom | 2002, 2003 | 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 09V-300?
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 which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.
How is recall 09V-300 fixed?
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.
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.