CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Itasca Horizon has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2007 Itasca Horizon recalls
Most common 2007 Itasca Horizon problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE CUMMINS ISL ENGINE FAILURES. A LIGHT ON OUR DASH PINGED AND FLASHED. I CALLED FREIGHTLINER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A STOP ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS PROBABLY A "GLITC" AND IT WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, WE TOOK IT INTO A FREIGHTLINER/CUMMINS REPAIR FACILITY TO JUST CHECK IT OUT. THEY FOUND THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS FINE, NO PROBLEM WITH THE SENDING UNIT, OR THE DASH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, SO THEY DROPPED THE OIL PAN. THEY FOUND THAT A THRUST BUSHING HAD FALLEN OFF ONE OF THE CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS AND 2 OF THE MAIN BEARINGS HAD SPUN OUT. HAD WE NOT STOPPED AND TAKEN THE COACH IN TO BE LOOKED AT, THAT ENGINE WOULD HAVE BLOWN APART ON THE HIGHWAY AND POSSIBLY KILLED SOME
WHILE ON A TRIP IN OUR MOTOR HOME, WE HEARD AN INTERMITTENT GRINDING SOUND. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE UNIT TO AN RV DEALER, WHO AFTER DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE, ADVISED US TO TAKE IT TO A FREIGHTLINER DEALER. FREIGHTLINER DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD SHIFTED BACKWARDS, AND WAS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO GRIND AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THEY ALSO DISCOVERED TWO BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND A THIRD BOLT WAS MISSING ENTIRELY. THEY INDICATED THAT THIS COULD ONLY HAVE EMANATED FROM THE FACTORY. THEY ALSO STATED THAT HAD THIS ISSUE BEEN LEFT UNATTENDED, IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN MORE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND/OR AN ACCIDENT. FREIGHTLINER AGREED TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR TO THE AXLE AND C
2007 Itasca Horizon questions
Does the 2007 Itasca Horizon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Itasca Horizon: Equipment; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Itasca Horizon?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Itasca Horizon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.