What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2009226
- Recall date
- 23 July 2009
- Make
- Winnebago, Itasca
- Models
- Adventurer, Sunflyer, Chieftain, Journey, Horizon, Ultimate Advantage, Brave, Ultimate Freedom, Sunrise, Journey Dl, Suncruiser
- Model years
- 2001 to 2003
- Vehicle class
- Motorhome
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited. This could result in a fire, causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will retrofit the cooling unit with a thermal switch kit.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2009226.