Recall 09V300000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2001-2003 ITASCA SUNFLYER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,547 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V300000 |
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,547 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 ITASCA HORIZON, 2001 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 2001 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER, 2001 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 2001 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 2002 ITASCA HORIZON, 2002 WINNEBAGO ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 2002 WINNEBAGO BRAVE, 2002 WINNEBAGO ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 2002 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 2002 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY DL, 2002 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 2002 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 2002 ITASCA SUNRISE, 2003 ITASCA SUNFLYER, 2003 ITASCA SUNRISE, 2003 WINNEBAGO BRAVE, 2003 ITASCA SUNCRUISER, 2003 WINNEBAGO ULTIMATE FREEDOM, 2003 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 2003 WINNEBAGO ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE, 2003 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY DL, 2003 ITASCA HORIZON, 2003 WINNEBAGO CHIEFTAIN, 2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
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Defect Description
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 1,547 MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
Safety Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 09E-027). OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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