NHTSA Recall 00V378000: Suspension: front
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ultimate Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V378000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 77 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | December 4, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Owner notification began december 8, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V378000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Advantage | 1997, 1998 |
| Ultimate Freedom | 1998 |
| Winnebago UKQ40J | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.