1999-2002 Itasca Horizon, Itasca Suncruiser and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 13, 2008. It covers about 930 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 930
reported: Jun 13, 2008
owners notified: Jul 1, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 08V265000

Affected vehicles

Itasca Horizon 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
Itasca Suncruiser 1999 1999
Itasca Sunflyer 2001 2001
Itasca Sunrise 2000 2000
Winnebago Brave 2000-2001 2000 2001
Winnebago Chieftain 1999-2001 1999 2000 2001
Winnebago Journey 2001 2001
Winnebago Minnie Winnie 2000 2000
Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002
Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002

Questions about recall 08V265000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 Itasca Horizon, Itasca Suncruiser and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V265000, reported on June 13, 2008, covers about 930 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V265000?

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?

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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