Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V277005

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-12-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V277005

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,531
Reported to NHTSA
2002-12-10

Defect description

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

Safety risk

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT 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 NOROLD SERVICE 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 (1-888-327-4326).

Scope of coverage

60 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
ITASCA Spirit1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
ITASCA Sundancer1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
ITASCA Sunrise1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
WINNEBAGO Brave1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
WINNEBAGO Minnie1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
WINNEBAGO Minnie Winnie1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

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.