NHTSA Recall 03V099000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 81 vehicles. It affects 2003 Ultimate Freedom.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V099000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | March 17, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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 03V099000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Freedom | 2003 |
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.