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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
02V276006 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 631 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/03/2002 | 12/11/2002 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V128004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 03/27/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4370 | 05/25/2001 | ODI | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 04/30/2001 | 05/23/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
00V273004 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/14/2000 to 09/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6550 | 10/20/2000 | MFR | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/13/2000 | 11/08/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
7SB0020202A | 09/21/2001 | 631619 | Information regarding entry door latch assembly replacement service campaign. *yh | 06/06/2002 |