Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V276006

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-12-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V276006

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
Vehicles affected
631
Reported to NHTSA
2002-12-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

Scope of coverage

45 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
ITASCA Horizon2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
ITASCA Sunflyer2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
LUXOR Motorhome2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
ULTIMATE Advantage2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
ULTIMATE Freedom2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
VECTRA Grand Tour2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
VECTRA Motorhome2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
WINNEBAGO Chieftain2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
WINNEBAGO Journey2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.