1987–1996 Itasca Spirit, 1987–1996 Itasca Sundancer, 1987–1996 Itasca Sunrise and 3 other models Recall: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL…
NHTSA campaign 02V277005 · Equipment · filed Dec 10, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca | Spirit | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Itasca | Sundancer | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Itasca | Sunrise | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Winnebago | Brave | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Winnebago | Minnie | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Winnebago | Minnie Winnie | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
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Other campaigns involving Itasca vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V277005. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.