- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Itasca Horizon Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Itasca Horizon with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1997 has 0 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Horizon year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Itasca Horizon problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Itasca Horizon recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Itasca Horizon
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Coach was filled with an acrid smoke. It was found that hydraulic lines melted, allowing slide outs to move during travel melted hydraulic lines needed to be replaced, and installed heat shields-by frieghtliner. Consumer was told that the problem wasn't chassis, but it was due to the coach. Cause of the problem still exists. *Scc....*Ak
Itasca Horizon: every year compared
All Horizon years1998 Itasca Horizon vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Itasca Horizon | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 1998 Itasca Itasca | 8 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Itasca Sundancer | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Itasca Horizon
Does the 1998 Itasca Horizon have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Itasca Horizon: equipment (October 2010); recreational vehicle / trailer (December 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Itasca Horizon?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Itasca Horizon had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 28, 2002 and the latest on October 28, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Itasca Horizon a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Itasca Horizon year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Itasca Horizon years have the most complaints?
2000 (6), 2004 (3), 2007 (2). See every Itasca Horizon year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Itasca Horizon has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data