NHTSA recall 02V184000
Unknown or other
Ultimate Advantage and 3 more
Reported Jul 12, 200232 vehicles affectedWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Oct 26, 2001 – Apr 4, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
If a leak were to occur, hydraulic fluid could spray on to hot exhaust or engine components and could ignite resulting in a fire.
The remedy
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.