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2006 Itasca Horizon
The 2006 Itasca Horizon appears in 5 NHTSA recall campaigns (equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility and steering) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
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: Winnebago is recalling 31 my 2006-2008 itasca cambria, horizon, winnebago access, adventurer, journey, minnie winnie, signtseer, tour, vectra, and voyage motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Winnebago is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or winnebago at 1-641-585-3535.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. (manufacturer campaign 120).
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: On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
Consequence: If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling oil and debris onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Winnebago is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain motor homes equipped with kwikee brand electric steps, the steps may have been manufactured with defective step control units.
Consequence: The defective control units could develop an electrical short allowing for the potential of the plastic case to ignite, possibly resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the kwikee step and replace the step control unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 23, 2005. Owners may contact winnebago at 1-800-537-1885.
Filed by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. (manufacturer campaign 100).
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
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10048 | Preliminary evaluation | Hitch Receiver Fracture | trailer hitches | 7 Dec 2010 | 3 Dec 2013 | — |
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 2006 Itasca Horizon have?
5 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 2006 Itasca Horizon?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2006 Itasca Horizon complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
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.