Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WINNEBAGO
Model Of Vehicle
ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
08V265000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
Extended Operation Of A Leaking Cooling Unit Could Lead To A Fire From Gas Which Might Escape.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990331
End Of Manufacture
20010806
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
930
Date Owners Notified
20080701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080613