NHTSA Recall 02V276006: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 631 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Itasca Horizon.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V276006 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | December 3, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V276006
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Horizon | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Itasca Sunflyer | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Luxor Motorhome | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ultimate Advantage | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ultimate Freedom | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Vectra Grand Tour | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Vectra Motorhome | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Winnebago Chieftain | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Winnebago Journey | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.