Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorhomes Equipped With International Thermal Research (Itr)Hurricane Hot Water Heaters, The Electronic Control Board May Adversely Affect Safety Features In Some Of The Systems ProteCTIng Against Overheating And Potential Fire Situation.
Make Of Vehicle
ULTIMATE
Model Of Vehicle
FREEDOM
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V099000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
If The Safety Features Do Not Shut Down Properly, The Heating System Can Continue Heating, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
The DefeCTIve Electronic Control Board Will Be Replaced. In The Meantime, Customers Should Turn The System Off Using The Master On/Off Switch Located On The Side Of The Electronic Control Box Which Is Adjacent To The Heater. Owners Who Take Their Motorhomes To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Itr At 1-800-755-1272 Or At Winnebago At 1-641-585-3535.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020402
End Of Manufacture
20030331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
81
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030317