Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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 algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Itasca Ellipse 1996–2011
- Itasca Horizon 1996–2011
- Itasca Meridian 1996–2011
- Itasca Suncruiser 1996–2011
- Itasca Sunflyer 1996–2011
- Itasca Sunova 1996–2011
- Itasca Sunrise 1996–2011
- Itasca Sunstar 1996–2011
- Winnebago Adventurer 1996–2011
- Winnebago Brave 1996–2011
- Winnebago Chieftain 1996–2011
- Winnebago Journey 1996–2011
- Winnebago Journey Dl 1996–2011
- Winnebago Luxor 1996–2011
- Winnebago Sightseer 1996–2011
- Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 1996–2011
- Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 1996–2011
- Winnebago Vectra 1996–2011
- Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour 1996–2011
- Winnebago Vista 1996–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V525000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 26, 2010
- Owners notified
- Dec 15, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,461
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Equipment Dec 7, 2017
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 25, 2010
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Exterior lighting Mar 23, 2026
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Structure Nov 1, 2024
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Exterior lighting Oct 1, 2024
- Itasca / Winnebago recall: Structure Dec 22, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.