1996-2011 Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Horizon and others recall: equipment

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 26, 2010. It covers about 18,461 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18,461
reported: Oct 26, 2010
owners notified: Dec 15, 2010

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

Affected vehicles

Itasca Ellipse 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Horizon 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Meridian 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Suncruiser 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Sunflyer 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Sunova 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Sunrise 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Itasca Sunstar 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Adventurer 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Brave 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Chieftain 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Journey 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Journey DL 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Luxor 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Sightseer 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Vectra 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Winnebago Vista 1996-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Questions about recall 10V525000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2011 Itasca Ellipse, Itasca Horizon and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 10V525000, reported on October 26, 2010, covers about 18,461 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V525000?

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.

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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