Itasca Horizon 2008
Model Horizon made in 2008 by Itasca got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 2008
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 ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V419000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/12/2006 to 01/08/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/12/2008 | 08/21/2008 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V149000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/12/2006 to 01/08/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 04/09/2008 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/28/2008 | 03/28/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 journey, voyage, my 2006-2007 sightseer, my 2006 adventurer, minnie winnie, my 2007 access, tour, vectra, itasca cambria, and my 2007-2008 itasca horizon motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these motor homes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall began on april 9, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V020000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 11/01/2006 to 05/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 247 | 01/12/2010 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 01/25/2010 | 01/25/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 winnebago vectra and itasc horizon motor homes manufactured between november 2006 and may 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with freightliner to notify owners. repairs will be conducted by freightliner free of charge. the safety recall began during february 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks warranty campaigns department at 1-800-647-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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:// | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V573000 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/01/2007 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 594 | 09/12/2008 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/30/2008 | 10/30/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Winnebago is recalling 594 my 2008-2009 destination, journey, tour, vectra, and itasca latitude, meridian, ellipse, and horizon motor homes equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Winnebago is working with daimler trucks/saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08v269 and 08e031). owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, 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. | |||||||||||||||