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Equipment
Risk. 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…
2000 Itasca HorizonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2000 Itasca Horizon, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Itasca Horizon has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine and engine cooling
2Tires
1Power train
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2000 Itasca Horizon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
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Lpg systems: tank assembly
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKS AT THE WELD JOINTS AND LEAD TO AN LP LEAK AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE DAMAGE.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TANK COULD FALL OFF, RESULTING IN A ROAD HAZARD OR A FIRE.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
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Front: buckle assembly
Risk. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
no report yet
Equipment: electrical
Risk. IF AN OVERLOAD WERE TO OCCUR TO THE CIRCUIT, IT COULD IGNITE THE INSULATION AND RESULT IN BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Itasca.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Horizon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Horizon median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Horizon owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE MOTORHOME KEPT OVERHAETING. CONSUMER TALKED TO A FREIGHTLINER REPRESENTATIVE WHO TOLD THEM THAT THE RADIATOR WAS IN FACT PLUGGED WITH OIL, DUST, AND DIRT BEHIND IT. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL BREATHER TUBE WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH ENOUGH AND THE COOLAN FAN…
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