2000 Itasca Horizon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 2000 Itasca Horizon. Newest first.
Winnebago IS recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Winnebago IS working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall began during december 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Winnebago IS recalling my 1999-2002 ultimate advantage, ultimate freedom, my 1999-2001 chieftain, my 2000-2001 brave, my 2001 journey my 2000 minnie winnie, my 2000-2002 itasca horizon, my 1999 suncruiser, my 2001 sunflyer, and my 2000 sunrise motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Winnebago IS working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
On certain motorhomes, the lp tank has stress on weld joints at the point where mounting brackets are welded to the tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause stress cracks at the weld joints and lead to an lp leak and cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall a cradle-style carrier, and, if necessary replace the lp tank. the recall began on march 25, 2004. owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: motor homes (models wkp36l, wkp36ld, and ikp36ld). four nuts may have loosened from the four bolts that connect the liquid propane (lp) tank to the motor home. if the attachment hardware IS loosened, the road vibration could produce undue stress on the weld joints of the brackets and they could break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the tank could fall off, resulting in a road hazard or a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lp tank attachment and re-tightened the fasteners in addition to adding lock nuts. owner notification began august 24, 2001. 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 winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant IS not properly restrained.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
Vehicle description: motor homes. these motor homes may contain a generator with an improperly sized breaker for its intended application. A 30-amp circuit breaker IS installed where a 20-amp circuit breaker should be. this breaker protects the circuit that goes to a central air conditioning unit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an overload were to occur to the circuit, it could ignite the insulation and result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the circuit breakers in the generator and, if necessary, replace the breaker.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Sidewall
I was driving a new 36 foot itasca with oe michelin xrv 235/80r22.5 lrg. Tire had less than 5000 miles on it when right rear inside exploded through the outside facing sidewall no harm resulted but this should not have happened. I check my inflation pressure every morning. *nlm
- Tires
While driving at 60 mph in a 36 ft motorhome the left front tire suddenly failed with a loud explosion type bang and decreased control of vehicle in passing lane of busy interstate highway.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Consumer stated while driving, the motorhome kept overhaeting. consumer talked to a freightliner representative who told them that the radiator was in fact plugged with oil, dust, and dirt behind it. consumer was informed that the oil breather tube was not long enough enough and the coolan fan would pick up the oil and throw it onto the radiator.*scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Body mounts ripped off the frame due to bolts losening while being driven on highway. please describe details. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The accelerator pedal suddendly broke from the floor support resulting in a sudden and complete loss of power, plastic hollow pin , which secures the pedal to the floor broke, owner fixed the failure by drilling out the plastic pin and inserting a 1/4 x 3 1/2 inch bolt through the pin, pedal and floor support. cj
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Equipment · Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Structure › Body › Door · Wheels › Hub
Wood plug missing around bedroom door, door hinge cracked, the door IS hard to open or close, there was a rusted steel plate between the passenger's side rear wheels and the propane tank. *slc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 631619Information regarding entry door latch assembly replacement service campaign.
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