2000 Ultimate Advantage recalls and problems

The 2000 Ultimate Advantage has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Ultimate dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2000 Ultimate Advantage vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Ultimate Advantage recalls

Recall 02V-276: Equipment

Reported Dec 3, 2002 · 631 vehicles affected · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC.

Problem: Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Risk: The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Fix: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Recall 01V-128: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 30, 2001 · 4,370 vehicles affected · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lap belts and, if necessary, replace it with a new belt assembly. Owner notification began may 25, 2001. 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 AM-safe at 1-219-266-8330 or winnebago at 1-641-585-6939.

Recall 00V-273: Seat Belts

Reported Oct 13, 2000 · 6,550 vehicles affected · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: class a motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies built by AM-safe. On some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.

Risk: Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective buckle assemblies.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Ultimate Advantage have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Ultimate Advantage: 02V-276 (equipment), 01V-128 (seat belts), 00V-273 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Are Ultimate recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ultimate dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.