Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 02V276006 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1996-2000 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN

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RECALL This recall affects up to 631 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 02V276006
Manufacturer WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.
Vehicles Affected 631
Component EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
1996 VECTRA MOTORHOME, 1996 LUXOR MOTORHOME, 1996 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 1996 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 1996 ITASCA HORIZON, 1996 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 1996 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 1996 VECTRA GRAND TOUR, 1996 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 1997 LUXOR MOTORHOME, 1997 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 1997 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 1997 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 1997 VECTRA MOTORHOME, 1997 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 1997 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 1997 VECTRA GRAND TOUR, 1997 ITASCA HORIZON, 1998 LUXOR MOTORHOME, 1998 VECTRA GRAND TOUR, 1998 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 1998 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 1998 ITASCA HORIZON, 1998 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 1998 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 1998 VECTRA MOTORHOME, 1998 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 1999 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 1999 VECTRA GRAND TOUR, 1999 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 1999 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 1999 ITASCA HORIZON, 1999 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 1999 VECTRA MOTORHOME, 1999 LUXOR MOTORHOME, 1999 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 2000 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 2000 LUXOR MOTORHOME, 2000 VECTRA GRAND TOUR, 2000 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 2000 ITASCA HORIZON, 2000 ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 2000 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 2000 VECTRA MOTORHOME, 2000 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY

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 Consequence

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

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.

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