1996–2000 Itasca Horizon, 1996–2000 Itasca Sunflyer, 1996–2000 Luxor Motorhome and 6 other models Recall: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL…
NHTSA campaign 02V276006 · Equipment · filed Dec 3, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca | Horizon | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Itasca | Sunflyer | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Luxor | Motorhome | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ultimate | Advantage | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Ultimate | Freedom | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Vectra | Grand Tour | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Vectra | Motorhome | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Winnebago | Chieftain | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Winnebago | Journey | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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Other campaigns involving Itasca vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V276006. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.