Recall 10V525000: 2005–2011 Itasca Ellipse, 2005–2011 Itasca Horizon, 2005–2011 Itasca Meridian +17 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 26, 2010
Vehicles affected
18,461
Models
20
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The 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.

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2006 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2007 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2008 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2009 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2010 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2011 Itasca Ellipse
  • 2005 Itasca Horizon
  • 2006 Itasca Horizon
  • 2007 Itasca Horizon
  • 2008 Itasca Horizon
  • 2009 Itasca Horizon
  • 2010 Itasca Horizon
  • 2011 Itasca Horizon
  • 2005 Itasca Meridian
  • 2006 Itasca Meridian
  • 2007 Itasca Meridian
  • 2008 Itasca Meridian
  • 2009 Itasca Meridian
  • 2010 Itasca Meridian
  • 2011 Itasca Meridian
  • 2005 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2006 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2007 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2008 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2009 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2010 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2011 Itasca Suncruiser
  • 2005 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2006 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2007 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2008 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2009 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2010 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2011 Itasca Sunflyer
  • 2005 Itasca Sunova
  • 2006 Itasca Sunova
  • 2007 Itasca Sunova
  • 2008 Itasca Sunova
  • 2009 Itasca Sunova
  • 2010 Itasca Sunova
  • 2011 Itasca Sunova
  • 2005 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2006 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2007 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2008 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2009 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2010 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2011 Itasca Sunrise
  • 2005 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2006 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2007 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2008 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2009 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2010 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2011 Itasca Sunstar
  • 2005 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2006 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2007 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2008 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2009 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2010 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2011 Winnebago Adventurer
  • 2005 Winnebago Brave
  • 2006 Winnebago Brave
  • 2007 Winnebago Brave
  • 2008 Winnebago Brave
  • 2009 Winnebago Brave
  • 2010 Winnebago Brave
  • 2011 Winnebago Brave
  • 2005 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2006 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2007 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2008 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2009 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2010 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2011 Winnebago Chieftain
  • 2005 Winnebago Journey
  • 2006 Winnebago Journey
  • 2007 Winnebago Journey
  • 2008 Winnebago Journey
  • 2009 Winnebago Journey
  • 2010 Winnebago Journey
  • 2011 Winnebago Journey
  • 2005 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2006 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2007 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2008 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2009 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2010 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2011 Winnebago Journey DL
  • 2005 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2006 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2007 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2008 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2009 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2010 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2011 Winnebago Luxor
  • 2005 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2006 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2007 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2008 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2009 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2010 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2011 Winnebago Sightseer
  • 2005 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2006 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2007 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2008 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2009 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2010 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2011 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage
  • 2005 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2006 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2007 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2008 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2009 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2010 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2011 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom
  • 2005 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2006 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2007 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2008 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2009 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2010 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2011 Winnebago Vectra
  • 2005 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2006 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2007 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2008 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2009 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2010 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2011 Winnebago Vectra Grand Tour
  • 2005 Winnebago Vista
  • 2006 Winnebago Vista
  • 2007 Winnebago Vista
  • 2008 Winnebago Vista
  • 2009 Winnebago Vista
  • 2010 Winnebago Vista
  • 2011 Winnebago Vista

Details

NHTSA campaign
10V525000
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner letters
Dec 15, 2010
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology