Recall 03V099000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2003 ULTIMATE FREEDOM
RECALL This recall affects up to 81 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V099000 |
| Manufacturer | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 81 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH (ITR)HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATERS, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY FEATURES IN SOME OF THE SYSTEMS PROTECTING AGAINST OVERHEATING AND POTENTIAL FIRE SITUATION.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD WILL BE REPLACED. IN THE MEANTIME, CUSTOMERS SHOULD TURN THE SYSTEM OFF USING THE MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE HEATER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORHOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ITR AT 1-800-755-1272 OR AT WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
Related Recalls for ULTIMATE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V184000 | 2002 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 32 | |
| 01V128004 | 2001 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4,370 | |
| 00V378000 | 1998 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE | SUSPENSION:FRONT | 87 | |
| 00V273004 | 2000 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6,550 | |
| 02V276006 | 1999 ULTIMATE FREEDOM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 631 | |
| 04V018000 | 2004 ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 21 |