1998 Ultimate Advantage Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Ultimate Advantage. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V276006Dec 3, 2002631 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Ultimate Advantage 1996–2000, Itasca Sunflyer 1996–2000, Winnebago Chieftain 1996–2000 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 00V378000Dec 4, 200087 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front
  Covers: Ultimate Advantage 1997–1998, Freedom 1998

  Reported issue: 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.

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

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

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