Safety Recalls of Ultimate Advantage Vehicles
There have been 6 safety recalls for the Ultimate Advantage. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ultimate Advantage.
NHTSA Recall #: 04V018000; Jan. 6, 2004
This could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid which could result in injury and/or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Ultimate Advantage, 2004 Ultimate Freedom |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
Recall Summary:
On certain motorhomes built on spartan chassis, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 02V276006; Dec. 3, 2002
The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Itasca Horizon, 1997 Itasca Horizon, 1998 Itasca Horizon, 1999 Itasca Horizon, 2000 Itasca Horizon, 1996 Itasca Sunflyer, 1997 Itasca Sunflyer, 1998 Itasca Sunflyer, 1999 Itasca Sunflyer, 2000 Itasca Sunflyer, 1996 Luxor Motorhome, 1997 Luxor Motorhome, 1998 Luxor Motorhome, 1999 Luxor Motorhome, 2000 Luxor Motorhome, 1996 Ultimate Advantage, 1997 Ultimate Advantage, 1998 Ultimate Advantage, 1999 Ultimate Advantage, 2000 Ultimate Advantage, 1996 Ultimate Freedom, 1997 Ultimate Freedom, 1998 Ultimate Freedom, 1999 Ultimate Freedom, 2000 Ultimate Freedom, 1996 Vectra Grand Tour, 1997 Vectra Grand Tour, 1998 Vectra Grand Tour, 1999 Vectra Grand Tour, 2000 Vectra Grand Tour, 1996 Vectra Motorhome, 1997 Vectra Motorhome, 1998 Vectra Motorhome, 1999 Vectra Motorhome, 2000 Vectra Motorhome, 1996 Winnebago Chieftain, 1997 Winnebago Chieftain, 1998 Winnebago Chieftain, 1999 Winnebago Chieftain, 2000 Winnebago Chieftain, 1996 Winnebago Journey, 1997 Winnebago Journey, 1998 Winnebago Journey, 1999 Winnebago Journey, 2000 Winnebago Journey |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE |
| Recall 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.... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 02V184000; 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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 01V128004; Apr. 30, 2001
Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Itasca Horizon, 2001 Itasca Horizon, 2000 Itasca Spirit, 2001 Itasca Spirit, 2000 Itasca Sundancer, 2001 Itasca Sundancer, 1995 Itasca Sunflyer, 1996 Itasca Sunflyer, 2000 Itasca Sunrise, 2001 Itasca Sunrise, 2000 Itasca Sunrise Se, 2001 Itasca Sunrise Se, 2000 Ultimate Advantage, 2001 Ultimate Advantage, 1997 Ultimate Freedom, 2001 Ultimate Freedom, 2000 Winnebago Adventurer, 2001 Winnebago Adventurer, 2000 Winnebago Brave, 2001 Winnebago Brave, 2000 Winnebago Brave Se, 2001 Winnebago Brave Se, 2000 Winnebago Chieftain, 2001 Winnebago Chieftain, 1996 Winnebago Journey, 1997 Winnebago Journey, 2000 Winnebago Minnie, 2001 Winnebago Minnie, 2000 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, 2000 Winnebago Sun Cruiser, 2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 00V378000; Dec. 4, 2000
Should this occur, one or more of the front axle components could fail increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Ultimate Advantage, 1998 Ultimate Advantage, 1998 Ultimate Freedom, 1998 Winnebago Ukq40j, 1999 Winnebago Ukq40j, 2000 Winnebago Ukq40j |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary:
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. ... Details of this recall
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Table 1. Historical Recalls of Ultimate Advantage Vehicles
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 6, 2004 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 21 |
| Dec. 3, 2002 | Equipment:recreational Vehicle | 631 |
| Jul. 12, 2002 | Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Apr. 30, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 4,370 |
| Dec. 4, 2000 | Suspension:front | 87 |
| Oct. 13, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 6,550 |
Table 2. Recall Statistics of Ultimate Advantage Model Years
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Ultimate Advantage | 1 |
| 2002 Ultimate Advantage | 1 |
| 2001 Ultimate Advantage | 1 |
| 2000 Ultimate Advantage | 3 |
| 1999 Ultimate Advantage | 1 |
| 1998 Ultimate Advantage | 2 |
| 1997 Ultimate Advantage | 2 |
| 1996 Ultimate Advantage | 1 |