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2005 Itasca Horizon
The 2005 Itasca Horizon appears in 4 NHTSA recall campaigns (equipment, steering and seat belts) and in 1 consumer complaint filed with the agency.
The component named most often is equipment: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 10.3 per 1,000 across all 2005 model-year vehicles and against 136.4 per 1,000 for the Itasca Horizon line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.7 complaints per model year across the 22 Itasca Horizon model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2005 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 20 Oct 2005.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC..
Defect, as filed: Certain motor home chassis equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer. This could potentially allow the recirculation balls to escape from the recirculation ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence: The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs,or the need for more steering wheel adjustments, while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Winnebago is working with freightliner and zf to replace the steering gear free of charge. Owners may contact winnebago at 641-585-3535 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC..
Defect, as filed: Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence: The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the buckles. The recall began on november 12, 2004. Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. (manufacturer campaign 92).
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes built on a freightliner chassis with a 400-hp cummins engine, a sheet metal "tab" on a wire cover located behind the accelerator pedal has the potential to catch on the accelerator pedal.
Consequence: If the accelerator pedal hangs up on the tab of the wire cover, a hazardous situation could result in the pedal not going back to idle position, increasing the risk of personal injury, vehicle damage and, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will provide instructions for owners to inspect and if necessary have the wire cover repaired. If owners do not feel comfortable performing the inspection, dealers will inspect and repair as necessary. The recall began on september 17, 2004. Owners should contact winnebago at 641-585-6939.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. (manufacturer campaign 91).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2005 Itasca Horizon (black) against all 2005 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2005 | Horizon line | All 2005 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1,000 | 136.4 | 10.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1,000 | 136.4 | 10.3 |
1 unique complaints, 1 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Itasca Horizon model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 19,482 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 19,092 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 19,092 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 19,092 |
| 2000 | 8 | 6 | 37,612 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | 31,743 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 27,373 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 | 25,265 |
| 2004 | 5 | 3 | 32,017 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 | 26,874 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 20,765 |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 | 20,603 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 21,336 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 19,302 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 18,461 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 18,461 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,360 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,360 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,360 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,360 |
| 2017 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,360 |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 17,360 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Itasca Horizon model years · Itasca: 27 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2005 Itasca Horizon have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V525000, was reported to NHTSA on 26 Oct 2010 and concerns equipment. Across all model years the Itasca Horizon line has 21 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2005 Itasca Horizon?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2005 Itasca Horizon complain about most?
Equipment: 1 of 1 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.