NHTSA Recall 02V184000: Unknown or other
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ultimate Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V184000 |
|---|---|
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Report received | July 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 9, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V184000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Advantage | 2002 |
| Ultimate Freedom | 2002 |
| Winnebago Q40E | 2002 |
| Winnebago Q40ED | 2002 |
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.