NHTSA Recall 02V184000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V184000; Date: Jul. 12, 2002
If a leak were to occur, hydraulic fluid could spray on to hot exhaust or engine components and could ignite resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Ultimate Advantage; 2002 Ultimate Freedom; 2002 Winnebago Q40e; 2002 Winnebago Q40ed
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes, the hydraulic lines for the bedroom slideout may be routed adjacent to the engine exhaust. The temperature of the exhaust could degrade the hose to the point a leak could develop.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace and correctly route the hydraulic lines. Owner notification began August 9, 2002. 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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 9, 2002
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