NHTSA Recall 08V265000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 930 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Itasca Horizon.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V265000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 13, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V265000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Itasca Horizon | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Itasca Suncruiser | 1999 |
| Itasca Sunflyer | 2001 |
| Itasca Sunrise | 2000 |
| Winnebago Brave | 2000, 2001 |
| Winnebago Chieftain | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Winnebago Journey | 2001 |
| Winnebago Minnie Winnie | 2000 |
| Winnebago Ultimate Advantage | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Winnebago Ultimate Freedom | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.