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1996-2000 Itasca Horizon, Itasca Sunflyer and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Winnebago Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on December 3, 2002. It covers about 631 vehicles.

vehicles affected
631
reported
Dec 3, 2002

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V276006

Is there a recall on the 1996-2000 Itasca Horizon, Itasca Sunflyer and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 02V276006, reported on December 3, 2002, covers about 631 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V276006?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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