Itasca Horizon 2003

Model Horizon made in 2003 by Itasca got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
09V300000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/10/2001 to 03/26/2003V (Vehicle)154708/31/2009ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.07/29/200907/29/2009
Defect SummaryWinnebago 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.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryWinnebago 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.
NotesOwners 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
04V114000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 04/28/1999 to 09/19/2003V (Vehicle)514303/25/2004MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.03/04/200403/11/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause stress cracks at the weld joints and lead to an lp leak and cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesWinnebago 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, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
03V026000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 08/23/2002 to 01/31/2003V (Vehicle)114MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.01/15/200301/30/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8). the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
Consequence SummaryOnce engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. 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 caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6966.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
70120503A11/19/200410011986Hwh x-slide installation adjustments. various models including the winnebago 2003 and newer ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom models equipped with the hwh x-slide. *tt02/08/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/01/20036000111/01/2003
 There was a problem with the hydraulic system that ran the leveling jacks and room slide outs . took vehicle to the dealership and it was leaking fluid from the hose , the hydraulic hose was too close to motor, which was in the rear of the motor home. the exhaust system needed a heat shield, but winnebago said they knew nothing of the rv needing a heat shield. it was a misrouted hose that needed to be rerouted. also, a heat shield was needed. this was omitted and needed immediate attention. *ak *jb *nlm
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
08/01/20036000111/01/2003
 There was a problem with the hydraulic system that ran the leveling jacks and room slide outs . took vehicle to the dealership and it was leaking fluid from the hose , the hydraulic hose was too close to motor, which was in the rear of the motor home. the exhaust system needed a heat shield, but winnebago said they knew nothing of the rv needing a heat shield. it was a misrouted hose that needed to be rerouted. also, a heat shield was needed. this was omitted and needed immediate attention. *ak *jb *nlm