Vehicle recall 02V184000 · July 12, 2002

Ultimate Advantage, Ultimate Freedom and 2 more models

On certain motor homes, the hydraulic lines for the bedroom slideout may be routed adjacent to the engine exhaust.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V184000
Reported to NHTSA: July 12, 2002
Filed by: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: August 9, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 32
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Unknown or other

Recall 02V184000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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