1996 ITASCA SPIRIT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
The 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT, potentially affecting up to 1,531 vehicles.
Recall 02V277005 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,531 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING WASHED OR WHEN IT RAINED WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE SEATS BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NEVER BE RESOLVED. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN TIRES EXPLODED,THREW THE THREAD OFF, WRAPPED THEMSELVES AROUND THE MUD GUARD AND THE FUEL FILL LINE. TIRE SIZE LT22575R/16 CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ITASCA SPIRIT
- 1991 ITASCA SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 1992 ITASCA SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 1993 ITASCA SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 1994 ITASCA SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 1995 ITASCA SPIRIT — 0 complaints
- 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT (current)
- 2000 ITASCA SPIRIT — 2 complaints
- 2001 ITASCA SPIRIT — 2 complaints
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