Recall 02V276006: 1996–2000 Itasca Horizon and 6 other models
- Report received
- Dec 3, 2002
- Manufacturer
- Winnebago industries inc.
- Potentially affected
- 631vehicles
- Model years
- 1996–2000
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1996 Itasca Horizon0 complaints
- 1997 Itasca Horizon0 complaints
- 1998 Itasca Horizon1 complaints
- 1999 Itasca Horizon0 complaints
- 2000 Itasca Horizon6 complaints
- 1996 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1997 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1998 Itasca Sunflyer0 complaints
- 1999 Itasca Sunflyer2 complaints
- 2000 Itasca Sunflyer2 complaints
- 1996 Ultimate Advantage0 complaints
- 1997 Ultimate Advantage1 complaints
- 1998 Ultimate Advantage6 complaints
- 1999 Ultimate Advantage0 complaints
- 2000 Ultimate Advantage0 complaints
- 1996 Ultimate Freedom0 complaints
- 1997 Ultimate Freedom0 complaints
- 1998 Ultimate Freedom0 complaints
- 1999 Ultimate Freedom0 complaints
- 2000 Ultimate Freedom0 complaints
- 1996 Vectra Grand Tour2 complaints
- 1997 Vectra Grand Tour0 complaints
- 1998 Vectra Grand Tour0 complaints
- 1999 Vectra Grand Tour0 complaints
- 2000 Vectra Grand Tour0 complaints
- 1996 Winnebago Chieftain0 complaints
- 1997 Winnebago Chieftain0 complaints
- 1998 Winnebago Chieftain4 complaints
- 1999 Winnebago Chieftain13 complaints
- 2000 Winnebago Chieftain4 complaints
- 1996 Winnebago Journey1 complaints
- 1997 Winnebago Journey2 complaints
- 1998 Winnebago Journey0 complaints
- 1999 Winnebago Journey0 complaints
- 2000 Winnebago Journey3 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.