The worst 1997 Itasca Horizon problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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 potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
- Risk
- 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 contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or winnebago at 1‑641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 10V525000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
- Risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005 or winnebago at 641‑585‑3535.
Recall number 02V276006 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Itasca Horizon 1
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Is the 1997 Itasca Horizon reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Itasca Horizon.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Itasca Horizon?
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How many recalls does the 1997 Itasca Horizon have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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