Itasca Horizon 2004
Model Horizon made in 2004 by Itasca got 1 consumer complain as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 2004
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 - 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). | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
04V608000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/08/2003 to 04/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 6201 | 11/29/2004 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/18/2004 | 12/28/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the buckles. the recall began on november 12, 2004. owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Winnebago recall no. 92.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
07V577000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/14/2003 to 08/17/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1972 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/12/2007 | 12/18/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. this could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs,or the need for more steering wheel adjustments, while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety outline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http:// | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
04V471000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/06/2004 to 07/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 240 | 09/17/2004 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 09/27/2004 | 09/29/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built on a freightliner chassis with a 400-hp cummins engine, a sheet metal tab on a wire cover located behind the accelerator pedal has the potential to catch on the accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the accelerator pedal hangs up on the tab of the wire cover, a hazardous situation could result in the pedal not going back to idle position, increasing the risk of personal injury, vehicle damage and, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will provide instructions for owners to inspect and if necessary have the wire cover repaired. if owners do not feel comfortable performing the inspection, dealers will inspect and repair as necessary. the recall began on september 17, 2004. owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Winnebago recall no. 91.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
04/08/2004 | 1780 | 3 | 04/07/2004 |
Since driven off the showroom floor, itasca horizon motorhome's wipers have worked twice (15 seconds each time). were inoperative upon pickup. first repair allowed two short uses, second repair by the local authorized freightliner dealer was to no avail.*ak |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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FL | SEFFNER | 33584 | LAZYDAYS | 800-626-7800 |