Vehicle Recall Archive for 1987 ITASCA
| Record ID | 29889 |
| Campaign Number | 02V277005 |
| Make of Vehicle | ITASCA |
| Model of Vehicle | SUNRISE |
| Year | 1987 |
| Make Campaign Number | |
| Component Description | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE |
| Defect Description | CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK. |
| Effect of Defect | IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Fix Defect | NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT 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 NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535. |
| Manufacturers | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Start of Manufacture | 19870101 |
| End of Manufacture | 19950630 |
| Type of Recall | VEHICLE |
| Number Affected | 1531 |
| Date Owners Notified | |
| Initiated By | MFR |
| Responsible Maufacturer | |
| Date Report Received | 20021210 |
| Part Number | |
| Federal MV Safety Standard |
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