Recalls for 1998 Ultimate Advantage

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT

Posted on: 2000-12-07
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes.  The front axle and/or front tires can encounter unequal side-to-side loading due to inappropriate loading or the vehicle's leveling device becoming improperly adjusted.

Consequence
Should this occur, one or more of the front axle components could fail increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will correct this overloading condition by replacing defective components including tires, where necessary.

Notes
Owner notification began december 8, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2002-12-11
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875.  These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve.  As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Consequence
The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).