Itasca Horizon 2000
Model Horizon made in 2000 by Itasca got 11 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other and seat belts.
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V052000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/20/1999 to 01/23/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 235 | 03/29/2000 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 02/24/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. these motor homes may contain a generator with an improperly sized breaker for its intended application. a 30-amp circuit breaker is installed where a 20-amp circuit breaker should be. this breaker protects the circuit that goes to a central air conditioning unit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an overload were to occur to the circuit, it could ignite the insulation and result in bodily injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the circuit breakers in the generator and, if necessary, replace the breaker. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 29, 2000. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V276006 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 631 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/03/2002 | 12/11/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 08V265000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/31/1999 to 08/06/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 930 | 07/01/2008 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/13/2008 | 06/13/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V114000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/28/1999 to 09/19/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5143 | 03/25/2004 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/04/2004 | 03/11/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause stress cracks at the weld joints and lead to an lp leak and cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reinstall a cradle-style carrier, and, if necessary replace the lp tank. the recall began on march 25, 2004. owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Winnebago recall no. 90.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V260000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/28/1999 to 05/11/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1292 | 08/24/2001 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/15/2001 | 08/27/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. if the attachment hardware is loosened, the road vibration could produce undue stress on the weld joints of the brackets and they could break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the tank could fall off, resulting in a road hazard or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lp tank attachment and re-tightened the fasteners in addition to adding lock nuts. owner notification began august 24, 2001. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V128004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 05/25/2001 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 05/23/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V273004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/14/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6550 | 10/20/2000 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/2000 | 11/08/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 20, 2000.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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 7SB0020202A | 09/21/2001 | 631619 | Information regarding entry door latch assembly replacement service campaign. *yh | 06/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Failure of the main computer caused delay in consumer picking up vehicle, the computer failed again and caused the consumer to be stranded, wiring underneath the dash is too close to the pedals, there are loose hoses and wires hanging underneath the vehicle. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 06/23/2000 | ||
| Consumer stated while driving, the motorhome kept overhaeting. consumer talked to a freightliner representative who told them that the radiator was in fact plugged with oil, dust, and dirt behind it. consumer was informed that the oil breather tube was not long enough enough and the coolan fan would pick up the oil and throw it onto the radiator.*scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| Body mounts ripped off the frame due to bolts losening while being driven on highway. please describe details. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle has experienced a lot of equipment problems, the large slide drifts whenever it' extended, door hinge cracking, ice maker valve would not open and when it did open, there was a severe leak, refrigerator goes back and forth between ac and gas, then it either turns itself off or gives a trouble code in red letters, shower door sticks, bedroom window is hard to close, propane detector went off and consumer can't find out what set it off, consumer is wondering if the detector is defective, and the leveling jacks do not work. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Pressure relief valve in the water heater failed, the air conditioning and heat thermostat needs to be replaced. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Hydraulic hoses in rear driver's side of motorhome are badly rusted and should be replaced, the rusted fittings were pointed out when a dextron leak was found. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Wood plug missing around bedroom door, door hinge cracked, the door is hard to open or close, there was a rusted steel plate between the passenger's side rear wheels and the propane tank. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 1 | 05/26/2000 | |
| While driving at 60 mph in a 36 ft motorhome the left front tire suddenly failed with a loud explosion type bang and decreased control of vehicle in passing lane of busy interstate highway.*ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 5000 | 05/26/2001 | |
| I was driving a new 36 foot itasca with oe michelin xrv 235/80r22.5 lrg. tire had less than 5000 miles on it when right rear inside exploded through the outside facing sidewall no harm resulted but this should not have happened. i check my inflation pressure every morning. *nlm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| The accelerator pedal suddendly broke from the floor support resulting in a sudden and complete loss of power, plastic hollow pin , which secures the pedal to the floor broke, owner fixed the failure by drilling out the plastic pin and inserting a 1/4 x 3 1/2 inch bolt through the pin, pedal and floor support. cj | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front hubcaps missing. *slc | |||