Itasca Horizon, Suncruiser, Sunflyer, Sunrise and 7 more (2001-2003): Equipment
Recall 09V300000 · Jul 29, 2009 · Winnebago Industries, Inc.
1,547
vehicles affected
1,547
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V300000
- Date
- Jul 29, 2009
- Maker
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,547
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2001-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
11 models, 25 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca | Horizon | 2001-2003 |
| Itasca | Suncruiser | 2003 |
| Itasca | Sunflyer | 2001-2003 |
| Itasca | Sunrise | 2002-2003 |
| Winnebago | Adventurer | 2001, 2003 |
| Winnebago | Brave | 2002-2003 |
| Winnebago | Chieftain | 2001-2003 |
| Winnebago | Journey | 2001-2003 |
| Winnebago | Journey DL | 2002-2003 |
| Winnebago | Ultimate Advantage | 2002-2003 |
| Winnebago | Ultimate Freedom | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V300000?
11 models: Itasca Horizon (2001-2003), Itasca Suncruiser (2003), Itasca Sunflyer (2001-2003) and 8 more, about 1,547 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V300000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.