Ultimate Advantage 2000

Model Advantage made in 2000 by Ultimate got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
02V276006WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999V (Vehicle)631ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.12/03/200212/11/2002
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryNorcold 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V128004WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000V (Vehicle)437005/25/2001ODIWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.04/30/200105/23/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 am-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V273004WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/14/2000 to 09/15/2000V (Vehicle)655010/20/2000MFRWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.10/13/200011/08/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.
NotesOwner notification began october 20, 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 or am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
7SB0020202A09/21/2001631619Information regarding entry door latch assembly replacement service campaign. *yh06/06/2002